Max Lucado

“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 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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Elijah and his mother live together in a small house. They have few resources. Each day Elijah goes fishing so that his mother can use the fish to sell and have a tad of income each day.

When Elijah hears of a man named Jesus who will be visiting their village, he fears he will miss the crowd if he fishes for his mother. After he cleaned their outside oven, his mother gave permission to visit Jesus the next day.

When he followed the crowds the next day, he knew there were too many people to be fed. Jesus looked at him, and he felt special. He offered his fish to Jesus who in turn used this to produce many fish and loaves of bread for the crowd.

This is a biblical story told by the author,… (more)

In characteristic Lucado style, Max simplifies concepts yet does so in an elegant way. He is so talented at creating word pictures/examples that connect the heart and mind and leave a lasting impression. I'm so thankful that he uses his gifts and knowledge to bless people and leave them in a better place.

I received the first 5 chapters from the publisher so that I could review, and I can't wait to read the rest of the book. I am ordering several copies of so they are ready for me to hand to counseling clients as the need arises.… (more)