# The Word Collector - Hardcover

by **Peter H. Reynolds** (Author), **Peter H. Reynolds** (Illustrator)

**From the beloved bestselling creator of _The Dot_ and our own _Happy Dreamer_ comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words.**

**A _New York Times_ Bestseller****Named an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACP**_Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . . ._ In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, 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.

### Front Jacket

_Some people collect stamps.  
Some people collect coins.  
Some people collect art.  
And Jerome?  
Jerome collected words . . ._

In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome realizes the magic of the words all around hi

### Author Biography

Peter H. Reynolds is a _New York Times_ bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including _Happy Dreamer_, _The Word Collector_, _Say Something!_, _Be You!_, and _Our Table_. He is also the illustrator of _When Thing Aren't Going Right, Go Left_ by Marc Colagiovanni. His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create "stories that matter, stories that move." He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family. Visit him online at peterhreynolds.com.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 8.5 x 9.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 30, 2018

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Word Collector

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.4

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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