Books like Juna's jar by Jane Bahk
After Hector leaves, Juna is devastated. Her brother Minho brings her comfort by filling a special kimchi jar with unusual items. Each night the jar transports Juna into a magical, imaginative world where she journeys in search of her friend, learning about friendship, family, and the power of imagination along the way.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jane Bahk
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