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Juna and Appa

Jane Park
Illustrated by Felicia Hoshino
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Juna and Appa

Jane Park
Illustrated by Felicia Hoshino
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  • Appropriate for: Ages 6-8 Years
  • Published date: May 03, 2022
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 32
  • Publisher: Lee & Low Books
  • ISBN: 9781643792279
  • Dimensions: 9.2" W x 0.5" L x 10.1" H

Jane Park (formerly Bahk) won Lee & Low's New Voices Award for Juna's Jar, which was also recognized with the Asian/Pacific American Library Association Award for Literature and as a Notable Book for a Global Society by the International Literacy Association. Juna and Appa was inspired by her memories of growing up in her family's dry-cleaning shop. Park lives with her family in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can visit her online at janeparkbooks.com.

Felicia Hoshino is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer who also illustrated Lee & Low's Juna's Jar, A Place Where Sunflowers Grow, and Little Sap and Monsieur Rodin. In addition to creating mixed-media images for children's books and magazines, she enjoys painting children's portraits, cooking with her husband, and decorating the walls at home with art created by her son and daughter. Hoshino lives in her native San Francisco, California, with her family. You can visit her online at felishino.com.

"Not only is this picture book filled with fascinating natural wonders to engage young animal lovers, this riveting, endearing, and honest story can help nurture a sense of common humanity and compassion in children." -- Maryam Abdullah, Ph.D., Parenting Director, Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley

"Felicia Hoshino's illustrations show the tender relationship between Juna and her Appa, the power of Juna's imagination, and the delights of the family's dry cleaning business and surrounding community." -- Sarah Park Dahlen, Ph. D.

"A heartwarming tribute to the love between fathers and daughters and its enduring power." -- Yangsook Choi, author & illustrator of The Name Jar

"Gentle watercolor illustrations mirror the text and capture the close and caring relationship that Juna and Appa share, as well as her feelings of vulnerability when she feels she isn't needed. . . This lovely message will resonate with empathetic readers everywhere." -- Booklist

"Alight with generosity and familial love." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A girl goes on a series of imaginary adventures with unique fathers from the natural world in this captivating follow-up to Juna's Jar. . . Hoshino's gentle watercolors work hand in hand with the dreamy elements of Park's sensitive story." -- Publishers Weekly

"As a window into Korean American culture and a reminder of the importance of parents throughout the animal kingdom, this title will be a welcome addition to many collections." -- School Library Journal

"This book is Park's beautiful love letter to the children who grow up working in their family's stores, just like she did." -- Learning for Justice

CCBC Choices 2023 - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Charlotte Zolotow Award Commended Title 2023 - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Junior Library Guild Selection

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