Age rating and parents' guide:The Name Jar
by Yangsook Choi
Ages 6–8
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Having just moved from Korea to America, young Unhei is nervous that no one at her new school will be able to pronounce her name. Instead of introducing herself, she tells her class she will choose an American name by the end of the week. Encourages children to feel proud of who they are and value others.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- School life
- Friendship
Reading mood
- Character-driven
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- School life
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