The Name Jar

Name: The Name Jar
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780375806131
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By Yangsook Choi

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Summary

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is a charming children's book about a young Korean girl named Unhei, who has just moved to America. Feeling uncertain about her name and how it might be received by her new classmates, she decides to choose a new one. However, through her journey, she discovers the importance of cultural pride and self-identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a touching tale about cultural identity and acceptance. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate stories that promote empathy and understanding through the charming journey of a young girl navigating a new environment and culture.

The Name Jar

A 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.

Description

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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

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: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Yangsook Choi Young Adult

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.