Joy by Audrey Kai Yoon Children Book Book Review

ABOUT THE BOOK

Joy by Audrey Kai Yoon - Audrey wrote Joy for her 6th grade English class assignment when she was 11 years old. She was inspired by a short film about a paper airplane she saw at summer camp. This is where the idea and image of the yellow balloon emerged. When asked if the story is about her dad, Audrey says no. It’s not about any one person. The story is about finding balance and paying attention to the opportunities for joy, opportunities that float right by us all the time.

• Grade Level: 3 - 4
• Hardcover: 38 pages
• Publisher: Mascot Books (July 2, 2019)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1643072250
• ISBN-13: 978-1643072258

MY BOOK REVIEW

About sadness and depression. He ran away from memories because it brought him sadness. Money isn't the answer. Finding balance and paying attention to opportunities for Joy. The drawings are beautifully sketched with hints of colors especially on the yellow balloon. This is a great way to talk about depression and sadness with children.  



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Audrey Yoon lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her mom; dad; older sister, Miya; and younger brother, Luke. She enjoys playing with her family's two cats, Elastigirl and Mr. Incredible, who are themselves, siblings. Audrey also likes to bake cookies, cakes, brownies, and pies. She misses her cat, Lucky Bumper, who brought her family much joy. Audrey wrote this story for her 6th grade English class when she was 11 years old. The assignment was to write a children's book. She was inspired by a short film about a paper airplane she saw at summer camp, Chi-KO. This is where the idea and image of the yellow balloon emerged. When asked if the story is about her dad, Audrey says no. Its not about any one person. The story is about finding balance and paying attention to the opportunities for joy, opportunities that float right by us all the time.