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Product Identifiers

PublisherRandom House Children's Books

ISBN-100440417996

ISBN-139780440417996

eBay Product ID (ePID)2484500

Product Key Features

Book TitleName Jar

Number of Pages40 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSchool & Education, General, Social Themes / New Experience, Social Themes / Friendship, People & Places / United States / Asian American

Publication Year2003

IllustratorYes, Choi, Yangsook

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorYangsook Choi

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight6.6 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews"Unhei's reflection and inner strength are noteworthy; cultural details freshen the story, and Choi's gleaming, expressive paintings are always a treasure." -- The New York Times

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition21

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToSecond Grade

Dewey DecimalE

SynopsisNow in paperback--the heartwarming multicultural story of a young Korean girl, new to her American classroom, who says she will choose a name easier for her classmates to pronounce from a jar of names. Illustrations., A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background., The new kid in school needs a new name Or does she? 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 neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it-- Yoon-Hey .