{"product_id":"wheres-joon-a-korean-childrens-book-halmoni-family-paperback","title":"Where's Joon?: A Korean Children's Book (Halmoni \u0026 Family) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulie Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Kim's story is absolutely enchanting, but her stupendously vivacious illustrations prove even more memorable. Amplifying details immediately stand out from the first pages\" --Terry Hong, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Shelf Awareness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere's Joon?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the highly anticipated sequel to \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere's Halmoni?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, the bestselling, award-winning debut by Julie Kim. In this magical graphic novel adventure inspired by Korean folktales, readers are once again beckoned into a colorful, fantastical world filled with \"jaw-dropping art\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e (School Library Journal).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Joon goes missing just as Halmoni's birthday celebration begins, Jin must once again step through a hidden portal into a fantastical world drawn from classic Korean folklore to bring him home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending breathtaking artwork, humor, and heart, \u003ci\u003eWhere's Joon?\u003c\/i\u003e invites young readers back into Julie Kim's richly imagined universe--where goblins roam, magic pots crackle, and courage grows through love and family. Perfect for families, classrooms, and readers who love immersive, multicultural graphic novels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Families Love This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eA new folklore-filled adventure\u003c\/b\u003e featuring dazzling landscapes and beloved characters inspired by traditional Korean folktales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJaw-dropping visual storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e, praised by \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, that makes this a standout graphic novel for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eAuthentic Korean language moments\u003c\/b\u003e, with Korean dialogue woven throughout and illustrated translations included in the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePacked with visual Easter eggs and layered storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e that reward close reading and encourage re-reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThemes of courage, family, and belonging\u003c\/b\u003e, exploring the immigrant experience across generations and cultures \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003eA beautiful companion to \u003ci\u003eWhere's Halmoni?\u003c\/i\u003e and a must-have addition to any collection of graphic novels for girls and boys, \u003ci\u003eWhere's Joon?\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt, imaginative journey that celebrates heritage, bravery, and the magic of finding one another.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJULIE KIM is an author and illustrator living in Seattle, WA. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, and has mainly done illustration work for various trade, educational, and nonprofit book publishers as well as for children's magazines. \u003ci\u003eWhere's Halmoni?\u003c\/i\u003e was her debut book as author\/illustrator and \u003ci\u003eWhere's Joon?\u003c\/i\u003e is the sequel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.9 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531302715613,"sku":"9781632176202","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/ifPEWqLl9h9781632176202.webp?v=1782130872","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/wheres-joon-a-korean-childrens-book-halmoni-family-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}