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Where's Joon?: A Korean Children's Book (Halmoni & Family)

Where's Joon?: A Korean Children's Book (Halmoni & Family)


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Where's Joon?, the graphic novel picture book follow up to Julie Kim's bestselling Where's Halmoni?, pulls readers back into a fantastical world inspired by Korean folklore. "Kim's story is absolutely enchanting, but her stupendously vivacious illustrations prove even more memorable. Amplifying details immediately stand out from the first pages"--Terry Hong, Shelf Awareness Where's Joon? is the highly anticipated sequel to Where's Halmoni?, the bestselling, award-winning debut by Julie Kim. In this graphic novel picture book, Julie Kim beckons readers once again into a colorful, fantastical world filled with "jaw-dropping art" (School Library Journal), plenty of humor, and multilayered storytelling that illuminates the immigrant experience of traversing two worlds,both cultural and generational. Jin is helping Halmoni in the garden for her birthday celebration, but where's Joon?Besides the bigmess in the kitchen,Jin and Halmoni seeno signs of Joonanywhere.Where could he have gone? Luckily, Halmoni has a hunch. She sends Jin on an errand through her magical portal into thewondrousworldof Korean folktales withits dazzling landscapes andcuriouscharacters. Inthis land of enchantment, Jin and Joon meet familiar friends andfoebefore reuniting to embark on a new mission to fix Halmoni'smagic pot. This beautifully illustrated graphicnovelpicture book is filled with delightful visual Easter eggs andincludesKorean language as one of its story-telling tools that is reader friendly at all levels.Inthe back are illustrated translations of Korean text and further readingon the original Korean folktales that have inspired Julie Kim's books. Another captivating and timeless book from Julie Kim, Where's Joon? is a beguiling tale about children's courage to face their fears and how love makeseverythingpossible.

About the Author :
JULIE KIM is an author and illustrator living in Seattle, WA. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, and has mainly done illustration work for various trade, educational, and nonprofit book publishers as well as for children's magazines. Where's Halmoni? was her debut book as author/illustrator and Where's Joon? is the sequel.

Review :
★ "Rich in folklore, comedy, and color, a riotous and pleasurable treat." —Kirkus Reviews, starred ★ Kim's story is absolutely enchanting, but her stupendously vivacious illustrations prove even more memorable. Amplifying details immediately stand out from the first pages: the rice maker found in virtually every Asian American home, the well-used kitchen towel hanging slightly askew, the melding of Western/Korean architectural aesthetics. Kim imbues every scene with infectious energy, inviting readers to join in the clever challenges to bring the family safely back together. —Terry Hong, Shelf Awareness, starred "The graphic novel picture book sequel to the bestselling “Where’s Halmoni?” by Seattle author Julie Kim came out in October with gorgeous art, humor and a story about the immigrant experience of traversing two worlds." —Seattle Times "A lovely and lively sequel and perfect companion to Kim’s first inventive and immersive expedition traversing two cultures." —Booklist "This very non-apologetic bilingual nature of the stories is healing to read." —AsianLitforKids "Kim infuses her novel with strikingly beautiful landscapes, warm character illustrations, and the nostalgia of childhood curiosity transports audiences straight into the storybook. Her genuine enthusiasm towards her craft is undeniable and shows in every page, making “Where’s Joon?” a celebration of love, family, and Korean-American experiences." —The Daily "Jaw-dropping art with vibrant colors." —Imagination Soup "A dynamic interweaving of full- and half-spread illustrations and paneled passages highlight Kim’s masterful execution of this bilingual tale."--Little Village Mag


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781632176202
  • Publisher: Blue Star Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Little Bigfoot
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 120
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: A Korean Children's Book (Halmoni & Family)
  • Width: 204 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1632176203
  • Publisher Date: 06 Jan 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Weight: 435 gr


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