| Wheres Joon? - Julie Kim • libris.ro | 115.14 RON |
| Wheres Joon?, Hardback - Julie Kim • elefant.ro | 144.99 RON |
Wheres Joon? is the highly anticipated sequel to Wheres Halmoni?, the bestselling, award-winning debut by Julie Kim. n nIn 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. n nJin is helping Halmoni in the garden for her birthday celebration, but wheres Joon? Besides the big mess in the kitchen, Jin and Halmoni see no signs of Joon anywhere. Where could he have gone? nLuckily, Halmoni has a hunch. She sends Jin on an errand through her magical portal into the wondrous world of Korean folktales with its dazzling landscapes and curious characters. In this land of enchantment, Jin and Joon meet familiar friends and foe before reuniting to embark on a new mission to fix Halmonis magic pot. n nThis beautifully illustrated graphic novel picture book is filled with delightful visual Easter eggs and includes Korean language as one of its story-telling tools that is reader friendly at all levels. In the back are illustrated translations of Korean text and further reading on the original Korean folktales that have inspired Julie Kims books. n nAnother captivating and timeless book from Julie Kim, Wheres Joon? is a beguiling tale about childrens courage to face their fears and how love makes everything possible.n