The Word Collector

From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds comes an inspiring picture book about the power of words.

Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words.

In this beautifully illustrated story, a little boy discovers the magic of the words all around him—short words, long words, unusual words that stand out. But one day, his carefully curated collection gets messy, and that’s when Jerome learns that words truly become powerful when they connect, transform, and empower.

Named an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACP, Jerome is the perfect gift for curious young readers learning to spell, explore language, and express themselves. From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer, this is a heartfelt celebration of individuality, self-expression, and the impact we can have when we share our words with the world.

"Celebrates 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 Weekly