On the first day of school, Miss Lucinda tells her students that she wants to learn everyone’s name and special talent, and it seems that everyone in Jack’s class is good at something: Michael is good at spelling, Francesca is good at soccer, Matthew is good at fishing, and Olivia is good at bug-catching. When it comes round to Jack, he confesses that he has no special talent: “I am not good at spelling like Michael. I am not good at soccer like Francesca. I am not good at fishing like Matthew. I am not good at bug catching like Olivia.” After Jack recounts the special talents of all his classmates, Miss Lucinda points out the obvious: he’s good at remembering. Engaging cartoon-style illustrations show a diverse classroom of talented children, in a story with a patterned text accessible to beginning readers. (Ages 5–7)

"You must be good at something," said Miss Lucinda. "Everyone has a special talent."

On the first day of school, Miss Lucinda asks the students to share their special talents. Francesca is a star soccer player, Matthew can catch huge fish with his grandpa, and Candace is an excellent artist. It seems that everyone has something to share. But Jack is worried. He doesn't have any talent at all . . . or so he thinks.

Acrylic paintings that pop with energy and charm make this story by veteran author and illustrator Maryann Cocca-Leffler the perfect boost for any child who questions his or her abilities.