The story helps children understand that they shouldn’t worry about what others think- the important thing is that God loves them no matter what and accepts them as they are. The events that take place in the story help tell the overall story of acceptance. Another literary element that I feel is important in this story is the plot. I believe children will be able to identify with the feeling of acceptance that Punchinello feels after speaking with Eli. Children will be able to relate to the character of Punchinello because even at a young age, children can feel judged. Literary Elements at work in this story: One of the literary elements that I feel is important is the characterization. While he is talking to Eli, Punchinello realizes it doesn’t matter how Wemmicks view him because Eli loved him and he was a divine masterpiece. With conversations she convinced Punchinello to go talk to Eli about everything. Lucia was one of the Wemmicks who would get all the good labels however she didn’t care what Wemmicks thought. These labels eventually hurt Punchinello to his core but then he met Lucia. Certain judgments and labels were especially put on one of the Wemmicks whose name was Punchinello. These stickers are like labels that people put on others every day like: fat, ugly, stubborn, bigot, etc.

The Wemmicks judge each other with stickers. The Wemmicks were made of wood and were carved by Eli, who overlooked their village. Summary: This story is about a group of small wooden people called Wemmicks. Audience: Early elementary (Kindergarten- 3 rd grade): I think that this book is something that younger students would like, but I think it is also a good story to read to older students because it has such a good meaning.

You are special by max lucado