The name jar book by yangsook choi

The name jar by jangsook choi is a wonderful picture book about a girl named unhei. Buy the name jar by yangsook choi online at alibris. After moving to new york to pursue her art, she has written and illustrated many books for young readers. But when a large glass jar filled with names appears on her desk, unhei. She wants to choose a new name that is easier for them to pronounce, but she comes to realise she likes her name just the way it is. Yangsook choi after unhei moves from korea to the united states, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be. July 10, 2001 unhei has just left her korean homeland and come to america with her parents. When unhei comes to the united states she is very anxious about starting school. Plot summary unhei moves to america from korea and is uncertain that the other children will be able to pronounce her name. The name jar npr coverage of the name jar by yangsook choi and yangsook choi. The name jar 2003 read online free book by yangsook choi.

In the name jar, unhei worries that none of her new classmates will be able to pronounce her korean name. But when a large glass jar filled with names appears on her desk, unhei happily discovers that her classmates want to help. Unhei pronounced yoonhey is leaving all that she knows in korea to move to the united states. Buy the paperback book the name jar by yangsook choi at indigo. When unhei, a young korean girl, moves to america with. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce it.

Her advisor at nycs prestigious school of visual arts was so taken with her work that he called a few big editors on her behalf. The name jar by yangsook choi learning through literature. When she arrives to class, she explains that she will be able to choose her own, new name when the time is right. This beautiful story illustrates the georgetown isd learner profile trait of inquiry and expl. Teacher will start by introducing the book, reading the title the name jar, showing the cover picture, and sharing the author and illustrators name yangsook choi. The first book she illustrated, nim and the war effort by milly lee, was an ala notable book and an iracbc childrens book award winner. The name jar also works well for any lessons about diversity. The name jar, one of several childrens books by sva alumnus yangsook choi. She started drawing at age 4 and loved telling her grandma scary stories. See all books authored by yangsook choi, including the name jar, and nim and the war effort sunburst book, and more on thriftbooks. The name jar by yangsook choi classroom and teaching. Ten magic butterflies read aloud picture book brightly storytime duration.

The name jar story drama structure edci 305a drama. 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. Before she leaves, her grandmother gives her a red satin pouch with her name engraved on a stamp written in korean. Published by dragonfly books a division of random house, inc. Drawing from her own personal experiences, author yangsook choi, writes a compelling story about a young korean girl and her experience arriving in a new country, and a new school. The name jar by yangsook choi pdf free download ebook. As she rides the school bus toward her first day of school, she remembers the farewell at the airport in korea and examines the treasured gift her grandmother gave her. The name jar asks many of these questions in the context of unheis difference from her peers, particularly in the form of her name, and thus provides an opening for discussion of how it feels to be different and the ways in which we should respond to difference in others. The name jar kindle edition by choi, yangsook, choi. On the first day of school, someone makes fun of her name, so unhei decides that she needs a name that is more american. The name jar written and illustrated by yangsook choi. The name jar by yangsook choi the name jar is about unhei, a nervous little girl who is starting a new school in america. The name jar by yangsook choi is a great picture book to share with ell students, during back to school, or when you are welcoming a new student to your class mid year. The name jar by yangsook choi 2003, paperback ebay.

Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce it yoonhey. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. In addition, yangsook chois illustrations are colorful, soft, and illuminate the story. The name jar by yangsook choi reinforces the themes of acceptance, identity, integrity, openmindedness, principled and tolerance when unhei moves from korea to america her classmates cant pronounce her name. Buy a cheap copy of the name jar book by yangsook choi. Chois original selfillustrated picture books for young readers include new cat, the name jar, and behind the mask. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including the sun girl and the moon boy and goodbye, 382 shin dang dong by frances park and ginger park. After 25 years of living in manhattan, childrens book writer and illustrator yangsook choi mfa 1995 illustration as visual essay moved back to her hometown of seoul in. But when youre going to a new school in a new country, its especially challenging. The name jar by yangsook choi in epub, fb2, rtf download ebook. Unhei yoonhyeis nervous and excited, but for assurance she carries with her the red pouch that her grandmother gave her as they said goodbye in korea.

On the bus heading to her first day in an american school, korean unhei tells her. Sometimes it only takes one idea, or example to spark a great lesson. Yangsook choi books list of books by author yangsook choi. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce ityoonhey. About the author, books, art, appearances and contact information.

I believe this book will help children understand how unhei felt. Having just arrived from korea with her family, unhei is anxious about making friends and worried that no one will be able to pronounce her. Millions of students will experience frustration similar to unhei because people are not able to correctly pronounce their name. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including the sun girl and the moon boy and. The name jar read aloud performed by a fabulous mccoy bobcat. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including the sun girl and the moon boy and goodbye. On the bus heading to her first day in an american school, korean unhei tells her name to a fellow passenger. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name. Now that we have brainstormed and made personal connections related to friendship, family. Being a kid by the time yangsook choi graduated from art school, she already had her first book contract for what would become the sun girl and moon boy, a korean folktale which choi adapted and illustrated, published in 1997. There are great opportunities for discussion about the value of a nam.

The name jar by yangsook choi paperback book the parent store. After moving to new york to pursue her art, she has. Shortlisted for flicker tale childrens book award picture book 2004 shortlisted for arkansas diamond primary book award 2003. Author and illustrator yangsook choi shows the beauty and importance of keeping ones culture and ones original name in modern day america.