Where's Joon?: A Korean Children's Book (Halmoni & Family)

Where's Joon?: A Korean Children's Book (Halmoni & Family) - Paperback

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Where's Joon?: A Korean Children's Book (Halmoni & Family) - Paperback

Where's Joon?: A Korean Children's Book (Halmoni & Family) - Paperback

by Julie Kim
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Book Overview

by Julie Kim (Author)

"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, Shelf Awareness

Where's Joon? is the highly anticipated sequel to Where's Halmoni?, 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" (School Library Journal).

When 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.

Blending breathtaking artwork, humor, and heart, Where's Joon? 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.

Why Families Love This Book
  1. A new folklore-filled adventure featuring dazzling landscapes and beloved characters inspired by traditional Korean folktales
  2. Jaw-dropping visual storytelling, praised by School Library Journal, that makes this a standout graphic novel for kids
  3. Authentic Korean language moments, with Korean dialogue woven throughout and illustrated translations included in the back
  4. Packed with visual Easter eggs and layered storytelling that reward close reading and encourage re-reading
  5. Themes of courage, family, and belonging, exploring the immigrant experience across generations and cultures

A beautiful companion to Where's Halmoni? and a must-have addition to any collection of graphic novels for girls and boys, Where's Joon? is a heartfelt, imaginative journey that celebrates heritage, bravery, and the magic of finding one another.

Author Biography

JULIE 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. Where's Halmoni? was her debut book as author/illustrator and Where's Joon? is the sequel.

Number of Pages: 120
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.9 x 8 IN
Publication Date: January 06, 2026
ISBN9781632176202
Author Julie Kim
PublisherLittle Bigfoot
GenreChildren and Family
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages120
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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