Illustrated by Giselle Potter. 35 pages. Schwartz & Wade, 2006.
When we can be true to ourselves, we can develop our potentials fully and express them in a positive way. Such is the experience of Selig, a boy who loves words, collecting them on slips of paper that he keeps in his pockets. His classmates, and even his parents, find this more than a bit odd. It isn't until he has a magical dream that he begins to grasp the possibilities contained in his passion for words. Then, some of Selig's words find their way to a poet who needs exactly those, and Selig realizes that his mission in life is to share his words with others. He uses his favorite words to do good in all kinds of ways, inspiring gratitude in everyone he meets. Children will not only appreciate the joys of words, but will also see how an attribute that seems to make a kid an "oddball" can be a wonderful talent.
Ages: 4-8
Cultural Context: multicultural
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