Dear Juno
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1999 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Dear Juno

Written by Soyung Pak · Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung

A boy and his grandmother communicate across cultures through letters and drawings.

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32 pages· 933 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD500L
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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
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142300176

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