“We are ALL gifted. / Each one of us has treasures within.” So begins the authors’ paraphrasing of a message from Pope Francis, printed in full on the previous page. An accompanying illustration depicts a large, diverse group of children of different ages, including one wheelchair user, all gathered as if onstage, ready to share their talents. A detailing of different types of gifts follows, distinguishing between common creative outlets (music, art, literature) and less heralded talents with social benefits (listening to others, being kind, offering love). Finally, the text urges kids not to keep their “light” to themselves, but to give it freely to foster happiness: “So…what are your gifts and how will you share them? / The world is waiting.” This is a heartfelt work, and Peter H. Reynolds presents single-page and occasionally double-page illustrations of children discovering their gifts, which are often in magic-filled boxes. These scenes are vividly enacted against cloudy backdrops in all the vibrant shades of the rainbow. Although the linework is simple, the characters spring to life with a joy and vivacity reminiscent of Quentin Blake’s work.