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. 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. '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 TimesĪbout the Author Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it- Yoon-Hey. The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is a heartwarming story about a girl who moves with her family from Korea. The Name Jar is a children’s book illustrated by Yangsook Choi. The Name Jar Yangsook Choi Random House Childrens Books, Juvenile Fiction - 40 pages 42 Reviews Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when. The Name Jar is a childrens book illustrated by Yangsook Choi. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. The Name Jar is a childrens book illustrated by Yangsook Choi. 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. 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.

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. Full-color illustrations.īook Synopsis 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. 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. About the Book 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.