Juna’s Jar

"Juna is adorable, her facial expressions matching the honest emotion of the text. The role played by the book's title object is compelling as well, and you might want to prepare for a first reading to a child by having a jar of similar size and shape on hand."

"Bahk's comforting picture-book debut, effortlessly multicultural, sparkles with the promise of imagination and friendship."

"The steady narrative repetition as Juna sleeps and seeks offers a reassuring pattern for children who might be missing their own Hectors. . . Fills a need for those children who find themselves adrift when their closest friends seemingly disappear."

"Bahk never loses sight of the very real emotions that drive her pensive, curious, and openhearted heroine."

"Charming soft watercolor illustrations and a sweet story that tugs at the imagination provide a flight of fancy that youngsters will enjoy hearing again and again. . . Use this title in preschool storytimes or in the classroom to stimulate leaps of imagination."

"Debut author Jane Bahk introduces a charming young heroine with an imagination that helps her deal with her best friend leaving the neighborhood. . . Hoshino's playful approach makes clear what's real and what's in Juna's imagination."