
By Master Taekwon Lee, Jeffrey Nodelman, Ethen Beavers (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Team Taekwondo series
A turtle must overcome self-doubt to join a martial arts team.
Ara, a shy turtle with a passion for rocks, meets Baeoh, a martial arts tiger. Invited to join Team Taekwondo, Ara faces the Tiger Fitness Challenge. Can he break out of his shell, embrace failure, and rely on new friends to succeed? This graphic novel blends humor and action, inspiring kids to build self-esteem and pursue their goals.
Break out your uniforms and tie your belts! This Team Taekwondo graphic novel inspires kids to believe in themselves! Ara is the odd turtle out in his family. He’s a more into rock collections than wild adventures. Then he meets Baeoh, a confident tiger who practices martial arts. Baeoh wants Ara to join his dojo and help Team Taekwondo complete the Tiger Fitness Challenge…but what if Ara just doesn’t have what it takes? With patience and perseverence, Ara must learn how to come out of his shell, persist through failure, and accept the help of his new friends. Ara’s Rocky Road to White Belt inspires kids build self-esteem and stick with their goals. With plenty of humor and insight into the struggles children face, this installment is sure to be a fan favorite–passed from one reader to another.
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