Book Series · 3 Books

Team Taekwondo Books

In order from Ara's Rocky Road to White Belt to How to Be Cheeri.

The Team Taekwondo series is a set of 3 graphic novels by Jeffrey Nodelman and Master Taekwon Lee, published between 2017 and 2019. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 110 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1499

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Ara's Rocky Road to White Belt

By Jeffrey Nodelman, Master Taekwon Lee, Ethen Beavers (Illustrator)

A turtle must overcome self-doubt to join a martial arts team.

108 pages

Hardcover

Summary: 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.

In reading order

Team Taekwondo Series

3 books · Published 2017–2019

#1 in Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1499

Ara's Rocky Road to White Belt

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

A turtle must overcome self-doubt to join a martial arts team.

#2 in Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1499

Baeoh and the Bully

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

A class clown faces bullying and must decide if he'll become a bully or find a better way.

#3 in Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$958

How to Be Cheeri

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

A cheetah must balance fun and hard work to advance in Taekwondo.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Team Taekwondo series?

There are 3 books in the Team Taekwondo series. It began with Ara's Rocky Road to White Belt in 2017, and the newest book, How to Be Cheeri, was published in 2019.