![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. 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. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Full-color illustrations.īook Synopsis The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. When a classmate visits Unhei's neighborhood and learns her real name's special meaning, the name jar disappears, and Unhei's new friends encourage her to keep her Korean name. About the Book A young Korean girl, Unhei, who is new to her American classroom, tells the class she will choose a name easier for them to pronounce from jar of names. ![]()
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