Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Scholastic, Inc.
Pages
40
Description
Jerome enjoys collecting and using words that he hears, reads, or sees, and then decides to share his collection with others.
Description
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 and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world.
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 and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world.
Collection
Language
Original publication date
2018
Physical description
40 p.; 9 x 8.25 inches
ISBN
9781338331578
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Lexile
490L
User reviews
LibraryThing member Robinsonstef
A book that has a lot of great things going for it. The ending was a problem for me because of the littering- but I do love the story of a boy collecting words.
LibraryThing member WyldeCherryBlossom
Finally got a chance to read this and needless to say that it did not disappoint. Great bed time or anytime read!
Awards
Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee — 2020)
Audie Award (Finalist — 2020)
North Carolina Children's Book Award (Nominee — Picture Book — 2020)
Massachusetts Book Award (Must-Read (Longlist) — 2019)
CLEL Bell Picture Book Award for Early Literacy (Nominee — 2019)
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2020)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2021)
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (Nominee — Children — 2019)
Great Reads from Great Places (Massachusetts — 2020)
Tejas Star Reading List (2021)
Picture This Recommendation List (Fiction — 2019)
Call number
J2A.014