
The Gift of Words
Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Narrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Unabridged: 26 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Published: 12/09/2025
Categories: Children's Fiction

Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Narrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Unabridged: 26 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Published: 12/09/2025
Categories: Children's Fiction
Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times best-selling illustrator who has created many acclaimed books for children. In addition to his Creatrilogy - The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color - he is the author-illustrator of Rose's Garden, The North Star, and So Few of Me and the illustrator of Megan McDonald's Judy Moody and Stink series. Born in Canada, Peter H. Reynolds now lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Praise for All We Need Is Love and a Really Soft Pillow!:An Amazon Best Book of 2023Praise for The Reflection in Me by Marc Colagiovanni, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds:"Just what all 'perfectly perfect' kids need in order to boost their self-esteem every day." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds:"Resilience and optimism win the day -- and the long game -- in an encouraging fable about finding one's way." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Our Table:An Amazon Best Children's Book of 2021* "In Reynolds' established tradition, this story is simple and full of heart, celebrating the wonder and possibility of being human and being in relationship... Sweet and timely for today's families." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Reynolds tells the story simply and illustrates it expressively... A reminder of what really matters." -- Booklist, starred reviewPraise for Be You!:"What is remarkable about the book is that even though the instructions and the brief sentences explaining them are at times vague, the illustrations expand on them in ways readers will find endearing and uplifting... Both beautiful and inspiring as graduation gift or guide to life." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Say Something!:"A motivational must-have for every collection." -- School Library Journal"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 Journal"Capture[s] the beauty of words and the wonder of sharing them with others... enchanting." -- Kirkus Reviews"Packs 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." -- Booklist"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"A sweet gift to praise spirited individuality, this choice encourages readers to dream big. Let those sparkles fly!" -- Kirkus Reviews