The Right Word

Reach for this book when you have a child who finds more comfort in facts than in small talk, or a student who feels frustrated when they cannot find the exact words to share their big ideas. This beautifully illustrated biography follows Peter Mark Roget, a quiet boy who used list-making as a way to organize a world that often felt chaotic and overwhelming. As Peter grows, his private habit blossoms into the creation of the world's first thesaurus. While this is a historical biography, its heart lies in celebrating neurodivergent traits like deep focus and systematic thinking. It validates the 'quiet' child who prefers observation to participation. For ages 7 to 12, it is a sophisticated look at how a personal quirk or passion can become a lasting gift to humanity, helping children see their own unique ways of processing information as potential strengths rather than social hurdles.