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The Word Collector — Content Guide for Parents

By Peter Hamilton ReynoldsScholastic, Incorporated2018ISBN 978054586502940 pages
The Word Collector

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words.

A New York Times BestsellerNamed an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACPSome people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . . . In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower.From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Word Collector appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on a boy collecting and sharing words, which is a gentle and uplifting theme without any violent content. No scary content in the book. The story is designed to be inspiring and uplifting, focusing on the joy of words rather than any frightening elements.

  • Does The Word Collector have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on a boy collecting and sharing words, which is a gentle and uplifting theme without any violent content.

  • Does The Word Collector have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is designed to be inspiring and uplifting, focusing on the joy of words rather than any frightening elements.

  • Does The Word Collector have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the author and other unrelated topics, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices within the story.

  • Does The Word Collector have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any discussions of race as a central theme in 'The Word Collector'.

  • Does The Word Collector have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The narrative is suitable for children and does not include any inappropriate language.

  • Does The Word Collector have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers on the appreciation of words rather than environmental issues or activism.

  • Does The Word Collector have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or elements related to sexuality within the narrative of 'The Word Collector'.

  • Does The Word Collector have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a boy as the main character but does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations.

  • Does The Word Collector have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ literature and authors, which do not pertain to 'The Word Collector' specifically.

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