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| | Description | A green nose. How silly, thought Punchinello. It wouldn't make him faster, stronger, or even smarter. It would only make him greener--and make him look just like all the other Wemmicks! Why would he want that when he knows Eli made each of them different for a reason? But when Punchinello stops visiting Eli regularly, a painted nose somehow doesn't seem as foolish anymore. Now more than ever, Punchinello needs to hear his maker say, "I'll always help you be who I made you to be." Just like Punchinello, we all want to fit in. To be accepted by the crowd. But at times that may mean we either have to look and act like others--or risk being rejected. Punchinello's hard-earned lesson shows us how important it is to be who we were created to be, and why that matters. So let this wonderful tale help you remember two things: that you were made unique for a reason, and that there is one who will always help you be you--wonderfully you. | |
| | Product Details | | Author: | Max Lucado | | Hardcover: | 32 pages | | Publisher: | Crossway Books | | Publication Date: | April 26, 2002 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1581343973 | | Product Length: | 10.62 inches | | Product Width: | 9.1 inches | | Product Height: | 0.31 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.71 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.2 inches | | Package Width: | 9.3 inches | | Package Height: | 0.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.75 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 14 reviews |
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22 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Symbolism at Its Best Oct 14, 2002
By Crystal Nelson
This was a great story for children in and of itself, but when you stop to really think about the symbolism it held it was amazing. It teaches children and adults alike that God loves each and every one of us. He made us each different, yet perfect in our own ways. It is only when we stop talking to Him that we lose His guidance. He is always there waiting and hoping for us to come back to Him. And repentance is painful, yet necessary and worth it. Max Lucado writes wonderful stories that teach all readers more about God's love for us. A wonderful read!!
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful awesome inspiring book! Jun 26, 2002
This follows in the great tradition of Lucado's other books about the Wemmick Punchinello, You are Special and You are Mine. However, this book takes a hard look at self-esteem, trends, and the lengths people go to to be "with it." Great book for children, adults, and especially teenagers struggling with self-image! Five stars!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
An enchanting story with a lesson for all ages! May 11, 2007
By Tanya Dennis
"www.TanyaDennisBooks.com"
If Only I Had a Green Nose is another sequel in the series of Wemmicks. In this story Punchinello struggles with fads and peer pressure. Willy Withit is the Wemmick who knows what's cool, be it tall shoes, square hats or green noses. Punch and his friends fall victim. They want to be like everyone else! They want to fit in, and if painting their noses green (or yellow or purple or blue) will help, they'll do it. Soon they realize being "with it" requires constant and quick changes. Meeting the demands of those fads doesn't make them happier, either. Eli, their maker, reminds them: "I made you different on purpose." Punch and his friends decide it is best to be just the way they were made to be. In their case it takes some sandpaper to make them themselves again. It's not always easy to be yourself, but Eli assures them: "I'll always help you be who I made you to be."
Written by best-selling author Max Lucado the style is personal and touching. The illustrations by Sergio Martinez are sun-kissed; slightly sketchy, but filled with detail. Together they create a wonderful new world to teach children about God's love.
What I Like: I love the Wemmick books! They are enchanting while teaching valuable lessons. This one is particularly good for children struggling with image or peer pressure. While written for kids, this book offers a lesson for adults as well. The illustrations are fantastic.
What I Dislike: Nothing. This isn't my favorite of the Wemmicks series, but it is still an absolute delight with a timeless story.
Overall Rating: Very Good!
Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great Book! Jul 25, 2007
By M. Vrieze
"Rainbows"
Punchinello sees other wemmicks with green noses. First he finds it silly. Then he and his friends get laughed at for not having green noses. So they get their noses painted. Soon the next color in style is red and then eventually purple is the last. They go through many nose paintings in order to be "in".
There is humor in the book too. When the wemmicks get their noses painted, they stick their noses in the air and walk like they are all that.
Punchinello soon decides he wants to be himself again. He gets tired of trying to follow the crowd to fit in.
This book is good not only for children, but for teenagers, and even adults alike.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Green Nose Oct 28, 2007
By Debbie Crumpler
"majestic blue"
This is a very good book to teach children that they do not have to follow the crowd and do as others do. It is important to have your own individuality and be yourself.
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