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Max Lucado's Wemmicks Books

In order from You Are Special to Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift.

The Max Lucado's Wemmicks series is a set of 4 picture books by Max Lucado, published between 1997 and 2004. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

You Are Special
You Are Mine
If Only I Had a Green Nose
Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift
You Are Special
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

You Are Special
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$1697
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

You Are Special

By Max Lucado, Sergio Martinez (Illustrator)

A wooden boy struggles to find his place in a world where his worth is determined by the stickers given to him by his peers.

32 pages· 1,093 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Summary: In Wemmickville, wooden figures receive stars for talents and dots for flaws. Punchinello, covered in gray dots, feels worthless until he meets Eli, the woodcarver. Through Eli, Punchinello discovers his true value isn't defined by others' opinions. This heartwarming tale explores self-worth and acceptance, reminding us that we are cherished just as we are.
In reading order

Max Lucado's Wemmicks Series

4 books · Published 1997–2004

#1
Sale price
$1697

You Are Special

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

A wooden boy struggles to find his place in a world where his worth is determined by the stickers given to him by his peers.

#2
Sale price
$1597

You Are Mine

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Discover true worth beyond possessions in a world obsessed with more.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Max Lucado's Wemmicks series?

There are 4 books in the Max Lucado's Wemmicks series. It began with You Are Special in 1997, and the newest book, Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift, was published in 2004.

What order should you read the Max Lucado's Wemmicks books in?

Start with You Are Special and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Max Lucado's Wemmicks books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Max Lucado's Wemmicks book is the longest?

Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift is the longest book in the series at 2,625 words (32 pages).

Which Max Lucado's Wemmicks book is the shortest?

You Are Special (Book #1) is the shortest at 1,093 words (32 pages).

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