Soyung Pak

This book tells the story of a young Korean boy named Juno and his grandmother who lives in Korea. Juno and his grandmother exchange postcards with one another, but there is one problem they keep running into, the language barrier. This is a very touching story, as we get to see Juno and his grandmother figure out ways to communicate through drawings. When Juno's grandmother wants to let him know she is visiting, she sends drawings of airplanes. This book would do well in a classroom, since it brings diversity and Korean culture into the mix. Young kids can use this story as an introduction to foreign countries and far away lands.… (mer)

Dear Juno is a great book about a connection Juno has with his grandmother. His grandmother, who lives far away, writes him letters in her native language which he does not understand. Although they have this barrier in their communication, he uses his creativity with the pictures and flower she send him with the letter to essentially 'read' the letter. Juno decided to write his grandmother back with pictures of how his life is and what he has going on in his life. In return, grandma sends colors to encourage Juno to keep drawing and sending her pictures. I think children would enjoy this book and some who have loved ones who live far away can do the same as what Juno and his grandmother did.… (mer)