Something Special

Simply told and bright illustrations. What I like best about this book is the process of discovering talents.

Sam felt like he couldn't do anything special. Everyone in his family had a talent of their own, but Sam just couldn't find his niche. He couldn't play piano like his sister or first base like his other. He was a "computer whiz" like his brother or a baker like his father. He couldn't carve like

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his mom or knit like his grandmother. He tried to sing but even birds wouldn't listen. The moment came along, however, when his talents could be put to use. With his mother in need of help, Sam discovers he can paint very well. Sam discovers his talent and puts it to use by painting pictures of his family doing the things they are best at.

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Sam is the youngest sibling in his family and feels like he doesn't have a talent like the rest of his family. Sam's siblings, his parents, and his grandmother are each really good at things, like playing the piano, knitting, cooking, etc., but Sam can't do any of the things his family members can.

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As hard as Sam tries, he becomes discouraged and feels like he has no talent at all. But, Sam soon realizes that he can paint and draw, unlike anyone else in his family.
A great book for young children trying to gain confidence and self-esteem.

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