Why Teachers Love the Books of Peter H. Reynolds

With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark, and to follow where it takes us.

A creative spirit learns that thinking "ish-ly" is far more wonderful than "getting it right" in this gentle new fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot.

The sky's no limit as the author-illustrator winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way.

This inspirational picture book reminds listeners and lap-sitters of the value of being themselves.

This moving, tender story begins with a man building a table for his family.

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.

This sublime celebration of creative spirit and thinking outside the box-both figuratively and literally-is ideal for early learners, recent grads, and everyone in between.

The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea...say something! If you see an injustice...say something!

When a young boy begins to play on his family's piano, reveling in the fun of plunking the keys, his father signs him up for lessons so that he can learn to play properly. But the more Raj practices and the more skilled he becomes, the less he enjoys playing, until he grows up and stops playing altogether. When his father becomes ill and asks Raj to play for him, will Raj remember how to play from the heart?

An inspirational celebration of little happy dreamers everywhere that is perfect for the youngest readers.

An impassioned plea to find the beauty in riding life's highs and lows as a creative original.

Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings to life this ode to unconditional love with a delightful and poetic tribute to the rare and beautiful love that binds us together.

This heartfelt celebration of love follows Poppy and Little One as they discuss all the things they need in life like a really good pillow or a roof over their heads but most important of all, love. Despite the challenges they face as a storm sweeps away their home, this duo never lose their optimism because in the end they know that all they truly need is love . . . and each other.

Told through creative language play, and with depth and whimsy, this picture book reminds readers of their own agency and the power they have to direct their own path. Marc Colagiovanni's lyrical text and Peter H. Reynolds's stunning art create an enduring message of strength and perseverance that is both universal and personal, and one that readers will be drawn to over and over again. 

Originally released as an animated short, which has over 1.4 million views on YouTube, this is the second of two new picture books created in collaboration with Marc and Peter that is sure to inspire, affirm, and reassure at key milestone moments in every young reader's life. The Reflection in Me serves to empower children and readers of all ages to find the courage to look inside and love themselves just as they are.

It is often said that life is a journey. In this beautifully illustrated book, Reynolds inspires readers to observe, to wonder, and to consider diverging from the well-worn path - to follow their dreams.

An inspirational celebration of little happy dreamers everywhere that is perfect for the youngest readers.

In the Spanish translation of this beloved title, Vashti is convinced she can't draw, and to prove it to her teacher, she just draws a dot. Little does she know where that little dot will take her!

Ramon nearly loses his love for drawing when his older brother makes fun of his work. Fortunately, his little sister sees his drawings in an entirely different way.

Each of us, each and every day, has the chance to say something-with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice.

Emphasizing the joys of self-expression, this read-aloud spotlights Jerome, a little boy learning to delight in language.