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A review by divineblkpearl
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
5.0
The Name Jar
Written and Illustrated by Yangsook Choi
Published by Dragonfly Books, 3–7 years
Chosen as a PBS Reading Rainbow Selection, Cho’s The Name Jar is a endearing tale of little Uhei who has a new home in a new country along with a new school. Her family has left Korea and she’s both anxious and excited to see her new school. But she has a barrier: her very Korean sounding name makes her second guess if she’ll be able to fit in. The name she loves, the name that her mother and grandmother went to a name master for, the name she’s had for four years of her life.
The lesson of keeping what makes you different can not be over simplified and I love the enthusiasm of her fellow students and the lengths they go to help her and even learn about her culture. I love the visual reminder from home in the form of her grandmother’s gift. I absolutely love the thought and consideration Uhei has in the final decision about her name. Her courage in the classroom can bring up talking points with your little one about traditions, family and the many many we can stay connected to our culture and those we hold dear.
Written and Illustrated by Yangsook Choi
Published by Dragonfly Books, 3–7 years
Chosen as a PBS Reading Rainbow Selection, Cho’s The Name Jar is a endearing tale of little Uhei who has a new home in a new country along with a new school. Her family has left Korea and she’s both anxious and excited to see her new school. But she has a barrier: her very Korean sounding name makes her second guess if she’ll be able to fit in. The name she loves, the name that her mother and grandmother went to a name master for, the name she’s had for four years of her life.
The lesson of keeping what makes you different can not be over simplified and I love the enthusiasm of her fellow students and the lengths they go to help her and even learn about her culture. I love the visual reminder from home in the form of her grandmother’s gift. I absolutely love the thought and consideration Uhei has in the final decision about her name. Her courage in the classroom can bring up talking points with your little one about traditions, family and the many many we can stay connected to our culture and those we hold dear.