FICTION

Ebenezer Has a Word for Everything

by Chelsea H. ROWE
illus. by Frank Dormer. 32p. Peachtree. Oct. 2018. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781561458486.
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PreS-Gr 2—Ebenezer loves words so much that he writes them in his journal. He adds to his collection every day and tries to sell them at a modified lemonade stand. When he meets Fitzgerald, an idea collector who asks him questions, they are able to entertain their classmates and families with the stories they create together. Because Ebenezer has a hobby that is uncommon, the story touches on the moments he feels lonely and disappointed, but the digital illustrations never show him giving up. He remains a collector of words whether he's at a grocery store (linguine), at home at his sister's birthday party (exhausting), or at the library (habitat). Back matter includes a page of definitions and pronunciations.
VERDICT This is an appealing book about building vocabulary and constructing stories, as well as an awesome and satisfying friendship story. A great addition to picture book shelves.
Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, Alta. , Nov 01, 2018

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