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The Name Jar

By Yangsook Choi
Illustrated by Yangsook Choi

By Yangsook Choi
Illustrated by Yangsook Choi

By Yangsook Choi

By Yangsook Choi

By Yangsook Choi
Illustrated by Yangsook Choi

By Yangsook Choi
Illustrated by Yangsook Choi

By Yangsook Choi
Read by Shannon Tyo

By Yangsook Choi
Read by Shannon Tyo

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Paperback $8.99

Oct 14, 2003 | ISBN 9780440417996 | 3-7 years

Hardcover $18.99

Jul 10, 2001 | ISBN 9780375806131 | 5-8 years

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Oct 30, 2013 | ISBN 9780307793447 | 3-7 years

Audiobook Download $5.00

Dec 06, 2022 | 19 Minutes | 5-8 years

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    About The Name Jar

    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.

    About The Name Jar

    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.

    About The Name Jar

    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.

    About The Name Jar

    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.

    Listen to a sample from The Name Jar

    About Yangsook Choi

    Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea.

    About Yangsook Choi

    Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea.

    About Yangsook Choi

    Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea.

    About Yangsook Choi

    Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea.

    About Yangsook Choi

    Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea.

    About Yangsook Choi

    Yangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Oct 14, 2003 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780440417996

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jul 10, 2001 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780375806131

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Oct 30, 2013 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780307793447

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Dec 06, 2022 | 19 Minutes | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780593682319

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    Praise

    “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

    Awards

    Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Master List WINNER 2003

    Arizona Young Readers Award NOMINEE 2005

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