Say Something (PB) by Peter H. Reynolds (author and illustrator)

“A motivational must-have for every collection.” – School Library JournalA New York Times BestsellerThe world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea… say something! If you see an injustice… say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for little activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are… what you are thinking… and what you believe. And how you’ll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!

• From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place.
• An empowering encouragement for little ones to use their voice and actions to see change happen, help other, express gratitude and love and take a stand.

ReviewPraise for Say Something:

“Reynolds shows readers a variety of ways a voice can be used, listened to, and heard to make a difference… Reynolds’ hand-lettered text, set in white text bubbles against a mix of bright backdrop colors and patterns, deftly works with before-and-after illustrations to show the change that children can effect. 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 Reviews

Praise 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 Journal

About the Author

Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Dot, I Am Human, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!, and Be You! His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create stories that matter, stories that move. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family. Visit him online at peterhreynolds.com.