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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1999 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Dear Juno
By Soyung Pak, Susan Kathleen Hartung (Illustrator)
A boy and his grandmother communicate across cultures through letters and drawings.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 398 ratings
32 pages· 933 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Juno and his grandmother bridge the distance between them with letters—hers in Korean, his in drawings. When Juno sees a photo of her new cat, he sends a picture asking her to visit. Her response? A miniature plane, signaling her journey to him. This heartwarming story explores the power of love and creativity in overcoming language barriers and connecting across cultures. Will Juno's wish for a visit come true, and what surprises await when they finally reunite?
From the publisher
Juno’s grandmother writes in Korean and Juno writes in drawings, but that doesn’t mean they can’t exchange letters. From the photo his grandmother sends him, Juno can tell that she has a new cat. From the picture he makes for her, Juno’s grandmother can tell that he wants her to come for a visit. So she sends Juno a miniature plane, to let him know she’s on the way. This tender tale won the author an Ezra Jack Keats award, and is a perfect introduction to the concept of foreign cultures and far-off lands.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 933
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD500L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 2125
Publication
- Published
- November 12, 2001
- First published
- October 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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