A Letter to My Best Friend

by Yangsook Choi (Author) Yangsook Choi (Illustrator)

A Letter to My Best Friend
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

From Yangsook Choi comes an empowering picture book about a child learning a new language to keep in touch with an old friend.

Today is the day I'll make friends.

At least, that's what I promise myself.

Jihun recently moved to the United States. In his new classroom, he receives an assignment to write a letter to his best friend--but he's not sure how it will turn out. First off, he's still learning English. Second, he doesn't have any friends at school yet. What's more, his best friend back in Korea can't read.

Fueled by wonderful memories of his former home, Jihun uses his creativity to craft a letter for his best friend, Oto. The result is nothing short of extraordinary and opens a door for Jihun to make new friends.

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$18.99

ALA/Booklist

This insightful picture book may inspire empathy for other children learning a new language and culture. 

Kirkus

A delightful tale of fostering connection through art. 

Review quotes

Choi's meditative prose pulses with quiet joys, while the use of softly blended colors brings warmth and charm...A delightful tale of fostering connection through art. —Kirkus

This insightful picture book may inspire empathy for other children learning a new language and culture. —Booklist

Yangsook Choi
Yangsook Choi is the author and/or illustrator of many celebrated picture books, including The Name Jar and A Letter to My Best Friend, and Janet S. Wong's This Next New Year. Born and raised in Korea, she now divides her time between New York and Seoul.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780374391294
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Publication date
July 09, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV039150 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Special Needs
Library of Congress categories
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