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Punchinello learns that it can be difficult, foolish, and even dangerous to try to keep up with the latest fads and that Eli, his maker, gave each Wemmick different characteristics on purpose.Tags
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“If Only I Had a Green Nose” is the sequel to You Are Special, another meaningful children’s story by Max Lucado. This is the fourth book that I’ve read in this charming series. They don’t need to be read in order, as they all have their own unique meaning and take-away message. The illustrations have a nostalgic flair that adults and children will both enjoy.
It was fun connecting with my favorite little Wemmick again! In this book, Punchinello learns how peer pressure to ‘fit in’ can lead him down the wrong path.
Eli the woodcarver (who symbolizes God in the Wemmick series) created the Wemmicks as unique individuals—some tall, some short, some with freckles, etc.… But when Mr. Willy Withit, the pioneer of painted show more noses, comes to town and convinces everyone that a green nose will make them better, the crowds follow his lead. Punchinello ends up succumbing to the pressure and when the rules of ‘fitting in’ keep changing, he realizes he made a mistake. Thankfully, Eli is there for Punchinello and his friends and agrees to fix them back to their original and very special selves.
Not only is this story so much fun to read, but it shares a timely message in today’s era of ‘trends’ and ‘influencers’, where people are encouraged to be, do, look, and act like others. It’s important for children to learn that we are uniquely created individuals and THAT is what makes us special.
First Line: Lucia and Punchinello looked out the window of Eli’s workshop.
Series: Wemmicks, volume 3
Genre: Children
Author: Max Lucado
Page Count: 32
Reading Age: 4-8
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It was fun connecting with my favorite little Wemmick again! In this book, Punchinello learns how peer pressure to ‘fit in’ can lead him down the wrong path.
Eli the woodcarver (who symbolizes God in the Wemmick series) created the Wemmicks as unique individuals—some tall, some short, some with freckles, etc.… But when Mr. Willy Withit, the pioneer of painted show more noses, comes to town and convinces everyone that a green nose will make them better, the crowds follow his lead. Punchinello ends up succumbing to the pressure and when the rules of ‘fitting in’ keep changing, he realizes he made a mistake. Thankfully, Eli is there for Punchinello and his friends and agrees to fix them back to their original and very special selves.
Not only is this story so much fun to read, but it shares a timely message in today’s era of ‘trends’ and ‘influencers’, where people are encouraged to be, do, look, and act like others. It’s important for children to learn that we are uniquely created individuals and THAT is what makes us special.
First Line: Lucia and Punchinello looked out the window of Eli’s workshop.
Series: Wemmicks, volume 3
Genre: Children
Author: Max Lucado
Page Count: 32
Reading Age: 4-8
#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% mine. show less
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Max Lucado (born January 11, 1955) is a best-selling Christian author, and Minister. He was educated at Abilene Christian University. Lucado has been pastor of the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio, Texas, since 1988. He also hosts UpWords, a fifteen minute radio show that can be heard in thirty states. Lucado has authored almost 100 show more books, three of which were listed as top ten books on the Christian Booksellers Association list. His book, When God Whispers Your Name, was the number one hardcover book for eight months. His book You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times made the New York Times bestseller list in September 2013. He made this bestseller list again in 2015 with his title Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe and again with Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now. His latest book is Because of Bethlehem Christmas Coloring Book: Love is born. Hope is here. Anxious for Nothing, and Unshakeable Hope.. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Common Knowledge
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- 2002
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- Lucia; Punchinello; Eli; Willy Withit; Twiggy; Splint (show all 7); Woody
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- To Lawson Blake: Welcome to the world!
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- Lucia and Punchinello looked out the window of Eli's workshop.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It had to be sanded, but it was worth it to be normal again.
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