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The Name Jar
Contributor(s): Choi, Yangsook (Author), Choi, Yangsook (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0440417996     ISBN-13: 9780440417996
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2003
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Annotation: 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emigration & Immigration
Dewey: E
LCCN: 00039103
Age Level: 3-7
Grade Level: PreK-2
Lexile Measure: 590 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Guided Reading: M (Grade 2)
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" L (0.40 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Asian
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 51331
Reading Level: 3.1   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
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.

 
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