Say Something! - by Peter Hamilton Reynolds (Hardcover)

About the Book

From the creator of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Word Collector" comes an empowering story that explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Full color.

Book Synopsis

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place.

A New York Times BestsellerThe world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are... what you are thinking... and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!A motivational must-have for every collection. -- School Library Journal

Review Quotes

Praise for Say Something: In this new effort, Reynolds shows readers a variety of ways a voice can be used, listened to, and heard to make a difference... Reynolds' hand-lettered text, set in white text bubbles against a mix of bright backdrop colors and patterns, deftly works with before-and-after illustrations to show the change that children can effect. This book's encouragement to kids to find their voices can also be used to start a conversation about how they can make a difference in their world. -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for The Word Collector: Peter H. Reynolds always manages to walk a delicate line with his books - make that a couple lines: weighty but not weighed down. Universal yet kid-centric. No easy feat. -Travis Jonker, School Library JournalCapture[s] the beauty of words and the wonder of sharing them with others... enchanting. -- Kirkus ReviewsPacks a powerful punch... capture[s] both the joy of learning and the power of kindness. -- School Library JournalPraise for Happy Dreamer: The message of acceptance and patience comes through clearly, and the exhortation to 'carve your own path' and 'show the world who you are' will be appreciated by anyone who has ever felt misunderstood. -- BooklistCelebrates individuality, self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer... a liberating validation of dreaming as restorative, comforting, and powerful, while giving kids full license to be themselves. -- Publishers WeeklyA sweet gift to praise spirited individuality, this choice encourages readers to dream big. Let those sparkles fly! -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Ish: * Ish...encourages readers to see the world anew. -- School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for The Dot: * Simplicity itself, like the dot in the title, this small book carries a big message. -- Booklist, starred review* In this engaging, inspiring tale, Reynolds (illustrator of the Judy Moody series) demonstrates the power of a little encouragement...Reynolds pulls off exactly what his young heroine does, creating an impressive work from deceptively simple beginnings. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* With art that seems perfectly suited to the mood and the message of the text, Reynolds inspires with a gentle and generous mantra: 'Just make a mark.' -- School Library Journal, starred reviewIt may speak to formerly artistic young readers who are selling their own abilities short. -- Kirkus Reviews

About The Author

Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Dot, I Am Human, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!, and his forthcoming picture book, Be You! 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.