The name jar book by yangsook choi

On the bus heading to her first day in an american school, korean unhei tells her name to a fellow passenger. Now that we have brainstormed and made personal connections related to friendship, family. The name jar by yangsook choi learning through literature. In addition, yangsook chois illustrations are colorful, soft, and illuminate the story. In the name jar, unhei worries that none of her new classmates will be able to pronounce her korean name. 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. There are great opportunities for discussion about the value of a nam. 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. Author and illustrator yangsook choi shows the beauty and importance of keeping ones culture and ones original name in modern day america. 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.

I believe this book will help children understand how unhei felt. The name jar by yangsook choi classroom and teaching. But when a large glass jar filled with names appears on her desk, unhei happily discovers that her classmates want to help. This beautiful story illustrates the georgetown isd learner profile trait of inquiry and expl. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.

After moving to new york to pursue her art, she has. 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. The name jar kindle edition by choi, yangsook, choi. Buy the paperback book the name jar by yangsook choi at indigo. The name jar by jangsook choi is a wonderful picture book about a girl named unhei. When unhei, a young korean girl, moves to america with. Shortlisted for flicker tale childrens book award picture book 2004 shortlisted for arkansas diamond primary book award 2003. 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. 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, one of several childrens books by sva alumnus yangsook choi.

Sometimes it only takes one idea, or example to spark a great lesson. The name jar by yangsook choi in epub, fb2, rtf download ebook. She started drawing at age 4 and loved telling her grandma scary stories. But when a large glass jar filled with names appears on her desk, unhei. Millions of students will experience frustration similar to unhei because people are not able to correctly pronounce their name. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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.

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. The name jar written and illustrated by yangsook choi. Buy the name jar by yangsook choi online at alibris. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including the sun girl and the moon boy and. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. 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. The name jar by yangsook choi 2003, paperback ebay.

The name jar by yangsook choi paperback book the parent store. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name. The name jar story drama structure edci 305a drama. Ten magic butterflies read aloud picture book brightly storytime duration. When she arrives to class, she explains that she will be able to choose her own, new name when the time is right. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce ityoonhey. But when youre going to a new school in a new country, its especially challenging. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including the sun girl and the moon boy and goodbye. About the author, books, art, appearances and contact information. When unhei comes to the united states she is very anxious about starting school. The name jar 2003 read online free book by yangsook choi.

Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce it yoonhey. The name jar also works well for any lessons about diversity. 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. Yangsook choi after unhei moves from korea to the united states, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be. After moving to new york to pursue her art, she has written and illustrated many books for young readers. Buy a cheap copy of the name jar book by 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 by yangsook choi the name jar is about unhei, a nervous little girl who is starting a new school in america. The name jar read aloud performed by a fabulous mccoy bobcat. 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. July 10, 2001 unhei has just left her korean homeland and come to america with her parents. Unhei pronounced yoonhey is leaving all that she knows in korea to move to the united states. 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.

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. The name jar npr coverage of the name jar by yangsook choi and yangsook choi. On the bus heading to her first day in an american school, korean unhei tells her. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce it. Before she leaves, her grandmother gives her a red satin pouch with her name engraved on a stamp written in korean. 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 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 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. Published by dragonfly books a division of random house, inc. Plot summary unhei moves to america from korea and is uncertain that the other children will be able to pronounce her name. Yangsook choi books list of books by author yangsook choi. Chois original selfillustrated picture books for young readers include new cat, the name jar, and behind the mask.