You Are Special: A Story for Everyone (Max Lucado's Wemmicks) Paperback – Special Edition, 7 Jun. 2011

It doesn't get any better when it comes to bringing children a message of love and self acceptance. Most adults will see the allegorical nature of the story and see that the author is undoubtedly Christian. However the book conveys a message of kindness, respect and love that reaches in and touches hearts of all ages. I would recommend these books for children slightly older - perhaps 8 and up? If you want to get the dvds or the board books, they are also good but do not convey the full story and I really believe the books have a greater impact. I am planning on purchasing more of these for both children and adults that are friends as I know they will be a great blessing. EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE THIS IN THEIR LIBRARY

What a beautiful message of how God our creator has made us in his image and we are unconditionally loved.

My children loves this book (even when they are teenagers now). I get these books for Christenings and birthdays.

This has become the book I give to every child being christened/having a naming ceremony etc. I love it. It's relevant at every age although my 2 children (aged 4 and 2) are still a little young to understand it. I really hope they are still letting me read it to them in a few years. I think of all the Max Lucado books this is the one most accessible to people without a Christian faith and it's certainly the one with the most powerful message about not following the crowd and being content to be who you are meant to be /want to be rather than what others expect. It manages to get a profound message into easy-to-understand language.It comes in 2 formats that I have found - a lovely presentation book with a hard cover or a hardboard book. We have the hardboard version which is cheaper but I think it was a false economy because I have a feeling they will find it too "babyish" a format as they get older. I would recommend buying the hardback version for it's longevity.

This is a super gift for someone who needs to know how special they are.Lovely story and illustrations.

Such a lovely book. It teaches precious values and the illustrations are beautiful.

I love this story and bought this copy as a gift. The item I received arrived in good condition and is a hardback as listed.BUTThe listing uses images from a pop up version of the book, not the standard flat paper pages of the standard hardback I received, and the mini video in the images I now see is a preview from the board book version.Double check that you are ordering the item you want.

Amazingly beautiful book. Hard back with paper cover. Large size. Great heart warming story. A must for all kids