This paper discusses an expanded definition of the concept of emotional giftedness in children as defined by Annemarie Roeper. In contrast to examples of academic and artistic prodigies, cases are reviewed that illustrate less tangibly measured examples of children's giftedness, such as expressions of compassion, moral sensitivity, positive maladjustment, loyalty, resistance to victimization, forgiveness, awareness of an inner life, genuine life of prayer, and the realization that all the answers lie within. Roeper's original concept is further expanded to include spiritual giftedness, the special affinity for inwardness and a natural aptitude for spiritual awakening. (Contains 19 references.) (CR)