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The Name Jar
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See moreA young Korean girl, Unhei, who is new to her American classroom, tells the class she will choose a name easier for them to pronounce from jar of names. When a classmate visits Unhei's neighborhood and learns her real name's special meaning, the name jar disappears, and Unhei's new friends encourage her to keep her Korean name. Full-color illustrations.
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Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name?
Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from.
But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighbourhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared, but encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it - Yoon-Hey.
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi explores themes of identity, culture, and acceptance, offering a heartwarming story about staying true to oneself.
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The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is praised for its insightful portrayal of Unhei's journey of self-discovery and inner strength. The book is celebrated for infusing cultural details with freshness, and Choi's vibrant, expressive illustrations are highlighted as a standout feature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780375806131
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 July 2001
Country: United States
Imprint: Alfred A. Knopf
Audience: Primary and secondary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including The Sun Girl and the Moon Boy and Good-bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong by Frances Park and Ginger Park. The first book she illustrated, Nim and the War Effort by Milly Lee, was an ALA Notable Book and an IRA-CBC Children's Book Award Winner.
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