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Let’s Go to Taekwondo! A Story about Persistence, Bravery, and Breaking Boards

Aram Kim, illustrated by Aram Kim

Yoomi and her friends prepare to take the taekwondo test for yellow belts. Although she wants a yellow belt, Yoomi is frightened by the board-breaking part of the test. Her grandmother comes to her aid, and her friends help her as she learns Korean self-defense and works toward passing. Animal friends join Yoomi in cartoon, colored-pencil, and pastel illustrations.

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Themes
Courage · Friendship · Grandparents And Generations · Sports
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
April 6, 2020
ISBN-13
9780823451173
Language
English
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