The Word Collector [hc]
By Peter H. Reynolds
Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Others collect rocks. Some collect art... And Jerome? What did HE collect? Jerome collected words.
In this extraordinary tale, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower. From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world. 40 pages
"A perfect introduction to vocabulary units that should encourage youngsters to collect their own words to create their own poems. Have students write 10 favorite words from their collections on slips of colored paper for a poetry word wall, and let the inspiration flow." -School Library Journal (Grades 1-3)
"In his love letter to those who take delight in words, Reynolds elegantly and with almost ironic brevity demonstrates the entrancing meanings and sounds and textures of English words together with uncluttered (if fairly literal) illustrations to capture the beauty of words and the wonder of sharing them with others." -Kirkus Reviews (Ages 4-8)
January 30, 2018
AR Level=2.4; Lexile Level=490
