Books About Karate · 22 titles considered

The Best Karate Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about karate? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Karate Mouse
Angels Don't Know Karate
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Karate

Sale price
$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Maybe He Just Likes You

By Barbara Dee

A girl faces unwanted attention at school and learns to stand up for herself.

304 pages· 46,516 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,566 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Ninja Red Riding Hood

A wolf tries to eat Little Red Riding Hood but she has a surprise for him.

32 pages· 555 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,433 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

The Karate Mouse

A mouse is forced to participate in a karate tournament.

108 pages· 7,414 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,198 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

Karate Katie

A magical twist threatens a karate match victory. Can the unexpected competitor prevail?

80 pages· 8,140 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 290 ratings
$4.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Karate Hour

Karate class begins; students learn discipline, respect, and self-esteem through graceful moves and colored belts.

32 pages· 207 words· Est. 4 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 160 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996

Angels Don't Know Karate

A mysterious woman arrives, saving lives. Is she a guardian angel?

80 pages· 5,791 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 884 ratings
$4.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Karate Kids

Can Maya, a white belt, prove her karate skills to Sensei with focus and determination?

32 pages
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Kiki Kicks

A bullied girl finds strength and confidence through karate.

40 pages· 559 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Kylie Kangaroo's Karate Kickers

Can Kylie master the ultimate karate challenge: breaking a brick?

32 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 41 ratings
$7.95Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

The Karate Clue

A stolen black belt leads to a thrilling chase for young detectives.

80 pages· 8,354 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings
$2.99Save 5%
The Bookroo Book Club

Great books, picked for their age.

Books worth reading again and again, delivered to your door.

Find their book club
Bookroo book club box
Browse by age

Karate Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about karate for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Ninja Worrier

Can karate skills help a boy face a school bully?

Karate

Ages 5–8 · 2020

Discover the basics of karate, from Kihon to competition.

Pedro the Ninja

Ages 5–7 · 2017

A boy's dream of becoming a ninja leads him to karate lessons.

My First Karate Class

Ages 3–5 · 2012

Discover the excitement of a first karate class and learn basic moves.

Pedro the Great

Ages 5–7 · 2017

Pedro embarks on thrilling adventures, from pirate quests to ninja battles. What's next for Pedro the Great?

The Cranky Ballerina

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A reluctant ballerina discovers unexpected joy in her ungraceful moves.

The Karate Kid

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A bullied boy learns karate from a mysterious mentor to face his rivals.

View all karate picture books
Browse by age

Karate Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about karate for developing and independent readers.

Karate Kick

Ages 8–11 · 2009

Cole must choose between a belt test and a kata contest while navigating teen troubles.

Karate Countdown

Ages 8–11 · 2008

Can karate help Kenny control his anger and find focus?

Karate Rebels
Sale price
$595

Karate Rebels

Ages 8–11 · 2020

A fierce rivalry shifts when Aliyah trains her rival's sister, discovering winning isn't everything.

Karate Clash

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Stepsiblings clash in karate, but can they uncover the real conflict?

Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1299

Lost and Frown!: An Early Reader Graphic Novel

Ages 5–8

Lost school supplies must navigate the world to return to their owner before karate class ends.

Keep exploring
Books about peer pressureBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about sexual abuseBooks about trying new things

Bookroo

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Affiliates

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo