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You Are Special (Max Lucado's Wemmicks) [Hardcover]

Max Lucado , Sergio Martinez
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (279 customer reviews)

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Book Description

June 30, 1997 4 and up Max Lucado's Wemmicks480L (What's this?)

Every day the small wooden people called Wemmicks do the same thing: stick either gold stars or gray dots on one another. The pretty ones--those with smooth wood and fine paint--always get stars. The talented ones do, too. Others, though, who can do little or who have chipped paint, get ugly gray dots. Like Punchinello.

In this heartwarming children's tale from the best-selling pen of author Max Lucado, Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello understand how special he is--no matter what other Wemmicks may think. It's a vital message for children everywhere: that regardless of how the world evaluates them, God cherishes each of them, just as they are.

This tale originally appeared within one of the chapters in the award-winning children's bestseller Tell Me the Secrets.


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About the Author

Max Lucado, minister for the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, is the author of multiple best-selling books for adults, teens, and children. He is considered one of America's leading inspirational authors and has authored several award-winning children's books, including Just in Case You Ever Wonder, The Crippled Lamb, and The Way Home: A Princess Story. He is also the creator the popular Max Lucado's Hermie & Friend's ™ brand, which features multiple products for children, including books, DVDs, and toys.



More than 100 million readers have found comfort in the writings of Max Lucado. He ministers at the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and a sweet but misbehaving mutt, Andy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 and up
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Crossway (June 30, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0891079319
  • ISBN-13: 978-0891079316
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.3 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (279 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This is a great story, with a great message for children!! Story girl  |  93 reviewers made a similar statement
The message is that our creator, God, loves us for who we are - he made us who we are. Jay  |  52 reviewers made a similar statement
The kids really like reading the book at bed time. Tara Nicholson  |  37 reviewers made a similar statement
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104 of 108 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Will Make Your Heart Smile. April 27, 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book shows how true freedom for us comes by not being enslaved to the opinions of others. Max Lucado tells the story to communicate to children (and most DEFINITELY to adults as well) that by taking time to experience and remember God's love for us, we can have a deep joy that isn't contingent upon whether people bestow praise (represented by gold stars) or insults (grey dots) upon us. This is a book that I think everyone should read every morning before we start our day, because this simple story illustrates a truth that is essential to our peace, yet so hard for us to keep ahold of. Thank you Max, for reminding us of our infinite and unchanging worth.
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book, even if you don't have small children! December 17, 2000
Format:Hardcover
I'm of the firm belief that a good story is a good story, no matter how old you are! This beautiful picture book is Max Lucado at his best - he tells the story with a perfect economy of words and the illustrations are perfect.

The main character, Punchinello, lives in a world where the wooden people wear "stickers" which are Stars or Grey Dots, depending on what others think of you! Poor Punchinello tries hard to gain others' approval, but keeps missing out and keeps getting grey dots, which means that he is definitely looked down upon in this make-believe society of wooden people.

Finally, our friend meets a wooden girl who has no stickers! When people try to put stars on her, they don't stick! And the grey dots don't stick either! She explains to our main character that this is because she goes to visit Eli, the master woodcarver, who made them all. She doesn't card about the opinions of others. She suggests that Punchinello go visit Eli as well.

When Punchinello goes to visit Eli, he learns an important lesson about the specialness of each created person just because you belong to God! The scenes in Eli's workshop are especially touching.

My 17-year-old just read this book and LOVED it. We also watched the video and didn't think it was as good as the book.

Please check out my other reviews of Christian books and music!

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
i really loved this book it has definite religous themes and i am not a religious person but thinking that someone was always there to help me made me feel really good i wanted to run out and call all of the people a know and tell them how much i love them! i have read this book to lots of small children and they loved it but it is also great for teenagers college students and adults. great messages, beautiful illustrations(some times i just go through and look at the pictures!), and a truly heart warming story highly suggested for everyone! thanks!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for children and a great reminder for us adults!
Lucado really penned a great story here that illustrates exactly the scriptural understanding of God's love towards us. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Chadwick W. Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
I pulled this book out and read it to my children during times they had low self esteem. I even read it to them at times when they were in High School just to reassure them how... Read more
Published 3 days ago by kathryn glenn
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, good condition
I love this book and have been meaning to buy it for years. This copy came in perfect condition, as promised.
Published 25 days ago by Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
My therapist gave me this book. Yes my therapist. It is a great read for anyone that has forgotten that we are unique and made exactly how God wanted us. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DS101
5.0 out of 5 stars a must have book for your children or grands
MAx Lucado is a wonderful writer, yes he writes about topics of faith, but this childrens book is wonderful and not blatently "religious". Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sally B
3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to rate!!!
This book in hard cover is outstanding. I make sure my grandkids all have a copy. But the ebook just doesn't cut it. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Love the story, but NO PICTURES in Kindle e-book!
This is such a wonderful story. I have loved it for years and really cherish it. I was greatly disappointed to discover that the Kindle book came with only the text. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bat'Arieh
5.0 out of 5 stars Every child and adult
Every child and adult should read this. A lot of meaning and a good book. my son loved it. We read it a lot.
Published 1 month ago by Ashlie Harmon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for all ages
This is a book that I love giving to others. It has a wisdom so worth passing along and has lessons that many adults need to learn. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Vivian
5.0 out of 5 stars You Are Special
Every adult should read this book and believe our Heavenly Father loves us. Then they should read it to every child they know.
Published 1 month ago by Getting Fit
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