LET'S GO TO TAEKWONDO!
ISBN (Hardcover) 9780823443604
ISBN (Paperback) 9780823451173 Available from April 5, 2022
Holiday House | Age 3-7
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★ The Junior Library Guild Selection
★ Bank Street College’s Best Children’s Book of the Year (2021)
Yoomi loves taekwondo and really wants a yellow belt, but she’s afraid to break a board. She even has nightmares about it. Meanwhile, Grandma is facing challenges of her own. But with mutual support, persistence, and some deep breathing, both Yoomi and Grandma are able to conquer their fears and achieve their goals.
Taekwondo is the most popular form of martial art for kids, which should give Aram Kim’s new picture book a boost along with its social-emotional components.
***REVIEWS***
"Incredibly pleasant, colorful illustrations pair with an always engaging subject and valuable lessons to make this a winner."—Booklist
"In this follow-up to No Kimchi for Me (2017), Kim utilizes her signature bold cartoon style, developing distinct characters with touches of humor. Backmatter includes explanations of taekwondo, symbols of Korean culture, and a glossary. A sweet tale of shared perseverance that bursts with color, culture, and energy."—Kirkus Reviews
"Created with pencil, colored pencil, and pastel and assembled digitally, Kim’s art features panels, thought bubbles, and a variety of expressive, energetic animals. Bits of Korean are spoken and written throughout, lending authenticity to this story, which will resonate with anyone who has faced down an obstacle." —Publishers Weekly
*Podcast with Matthew Winner from Children’s Book Podcast episode can be found here.
Let's Go to Taekwondo! Counting in Korean
Follow along Aram to practice how to pronounce Korean words included in the back of Let’s Go to Taekwondo! and learn to count 1 through 10 in Korean!
StoryMakers with Aram Kim LET'S GO TAEKWONDO
KidLit TV features conversation with Aram Kim on the process of making Let’s Go to Taekwondo!