Title: If Only I Had a Green Nose
Author: Max Lucado
Illustrator: Sergio Martinez
Publisher: Crossway Books
Publication Date: August 1, 2002
Format: Hardcover with jacket
Pages: 31 pages
Approx. Dimensions: 26.5 cm x 21.5 cm
Recommended Age: 4–8 years
ISBN: 9781581343977
In Wemmicksville, the latest trend is painting your nose green—and everyone is doing it. Punchinello watches as his friends rush to fit in, hoping to be accepted. Unsure of what to do, he joins the crowd… until a visit with Eli, the woodcarver, reminds him of a deeper truth. If Only I Had a Green Nose is a powerful parable about peer pressure, identity, and the importance of staying true to who you were created to be.
Other books in the Wemmicks series
You Are Special – Punchinello learns he is loved just the way he is.
You Are Mine – A lesson in resisting materialism and finding true identity.
Your Special Gift – Punchinello discovers the joy of using his talents to help others.
Best of All – A tale about discovering your unique strengths.
If Only I Had a Green Nose
Highlights & Benefits
Addresses peer pressure: Helps children understand the importance of thinking for themselves.
Builds self-worth: Encourages kids to embrace their uniqueness and resist conformity.
Faith-based message: Reinforces the idea of divine love and purpose.
Stunning illustrations: Sergio Martinez’s artwork brings Wemmicksville to life.
Perfect for family reading: Sparks meaningful conversations about identity and values.
Part of a bestselling series: Trusted storytelling from Max Lucado’s cherished Wemmicks collection.