Tae kwon do
Anna Haney-Withrow
Tae kwon do
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anna Haney-Withrow
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hands fly as kicks slice the air—can you keep up with the fast moves in tae kwon do? The clack of feet on the mat and the swish of uniforms fill the room, but suddenly, a challenge appears that changes everything.
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5 to 8 to the martial art of tae kwon do through engaging descriptions of its history, moves, and terminology. The book features simple language suitable for grade 3 reading level and offers insight into the sport’s clothing, equipment, and skills. It’s a great introduction to physical activity and cultural learning without intense or mature content.
Why we rated Tae kwon do 8LP
Tae kwon do is written at a Level 3 reading level across 50 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tae kwon do works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Tae kwon do as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Tae kwon do explores sports, adventure, and juvenile literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure, juvenile literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761449409
- Pages
- 50
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction