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The Dot

by Peter H. Reynolds
The Dot

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ISBN13: 9780763619619
ISBN10: 0763619612
Condition: Standard
DustJacket: Standard

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An enchanting invitation to self-expression — from the illustrator of the Judy Moody series.

Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you."

Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw — she's no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says.

That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds's delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.

With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark — and follow where it takes us.

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"[An] engaging, inspiring tale....Reynolds's spare, wispy illustrations exude a fresh, childlike quality pleasingly in sync with his hand-lettered text. Offering a balance of subtlety and hyperbole, this small-format volume should give reticent young artists a boost of confidence." Publishers Weekly

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"This small gem of a book tells the story of Vashti...and a marvelous lesson about what art is." Washington Post Book World

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From the illustrator of the Judy Moody series comes a simple, witty story that entices even the stubbornly uncreative to make a mark and follow it on a journey of surprise and self-discovery. Illustrations.

About the Author

Peter H. Reynolds was a reluctant reader but an incessant doodler as a child. "I often visit classrooms and ask who loves to draw," he says. "In kindergarten and first grade, all the hands go up. In second grade, most of the hands go up. In third grade, half the hands are up. By fourth and fifth grade, most of the hands are down, or perhaps pointing to 'the class artist.' It's sad to see the artistic, creative energy slowing down, being packed away. I am convinced it's because children learn early that there are 'rules' to follow. But when it comes to expressing yourself, you can invent your own rules. You can change them, you can stretch them, or you can ignore them all and dive headfirst into the unknown." The illustrator of the Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds was recently honored as Literacy Leader of the Year by Verizon. He is the president and creative director of FableVision Studios.

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JWallis , August 13, 2019 (view all comments by JWallis)
Adorable book about a little girl who doesn't think she's creative but her teacher, with just a few words encourages her to try. The pictures are simple and sweet, as is the writing. My 6 year old got this as a gift and both she and big sister have read it repeatedly for the last few nights.

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Jennifer Starkman , July 07, 2007 (view all comments by Jennifer Starkman)
When it comes to art class, Vashti is one very frustrated little girl. Whether because of a lack of inspiration, or a feeling that she just isn?t talented enough, she cannot seem to draw anything. With the help of a wise teacher, though, Vashti is about to find out that she really is an artist after all. Peter H. Reynolds? The Dot is a beautiful, sparely written story about putting our worries & self-consciousness aside and relying on our instincts.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780763619619
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
09/15/2003
Publisher:
CANDLEWICK PRESS
Series info:
Creatrilogy
Pages:
32
Height:
.50IN
Width:
7.60IN
Thickness:
.50
Age Range:
5 to 8
Grade Range:
K to 3
Number of Units:
1
Illustration:
Yes
Copyright Year:
2003
Series Volume:
107-292
UPC Code:
2800763619611
Author:
Peter H. Reynolds
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Art/Architecture
Subject:
Self-confidence
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Children s Art-General
Subject:
Art

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