The Gift of Words
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

The Gift of Words

Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Words of hope are scarce; can Jerome unite his community this holiday?

4.3 Goodreads · 263 ratings
40 pages· ~360L
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Jerome loves collecting words, especially during the holidays. But this year, words of hope and joy seem elusive. As he searches, Jerome discovers the true power of words to connect and uplift his community. Can he find a way to share this gift and bring everyone together? Join Jerome on a heartwarming journey to uncover the magic of words and the spirit of the season.

From the publisher

An inspirational holiday story celebrating the power of words – an epic follow-up to the New York Times bestselling classic The Word Collector by creative visionary Peter H. Reynolds.So many words, strung together, shimmering and dreamy. So many people, connected, together, hopeful and united. And that was the power of the gift of words. A gift for all.Jerome is looking forward to collecting words this holiday season! Words of hope, love, and joy to share with his loved ones. But as he begins his search, he discovers that inspirational words are hard to come by. In the end, Jerome finds a way to connect with his community and join together in sharing the greatest gift of all: the gift of words.From our most celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds, comes an uplifting holiday tale about the power of the gift of words – an important addition to the Word Collector collection, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~360L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
556364
Publication
Published
October 7, 2025
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781339000343

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