Juna's Jar

Written by Jane Park · Illustrated by Felicia Hoshino

A young girl uses her imagination to cope with the loss of her best friend.

4.0 Goodreads · 536 ratings

32 pages· 826 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD540L

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Bookroo's summary

Juna, a spirited Korean American girl, is heartbroken when her best friend Hector moves away without a goodbye. Armed with her special kimchi jar, Juna embarks on nightly adventures, diving into oceans, swinging through jungles, and soaring across skies in search of Hector. As she journeys through these magical realms, Juna discovers that adventure and new friendships await in the most unexpected places. Will her imagination lead her to Hector, or will she find something even more extraordinary? Join Juna on a whimsical quest that celebrates friendship and the boundless power of imagination.

From the publisher

Juna and her best friend, Hector, love to go on adventures in the park, collecting things to put in Juna’s empty kimchi jars. But then one day Hector unexpectedly moves away, and Juna is left wondering who will play with her. With the help of her special jar, Juna searches for her friend the world over. What Juna finds is that adventure—and new friends—can be found in the most unexpected places.

Winner of Lee &amp;amp; Low’s New Voices Award, Juna’s Jar is a heartwarming and whimsical celebration of friendship and the power of imagination.

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