Dear Juno

Parents can reach for this book when a child is missing a faraway relative, especially a grandparent. This is particularly helpful when there's a language barrier that makes phone calls difficult. Dear Juno tells the story of a young Korean American boy who receives a letter from his grandmother in Seoul. He can't read her words, but by looking at the enclosed photo and dried flower, he understands her message of love. Inspired, he creates his own letter back, using a drawing and a special leaf. This gentle story validates a child's feelings of longing while modeling a creative, proactive way to maintain a loving connection across any distance. It beautifully demonstrates that love transcends language.