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The Dot
By (Author) Peter H. Reynolds
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Walker Books Ltd
Walker Books Ltd
1st September 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
823
Winner of Bank Street College Irma Black Award Honor Book 2004 (United States)
Paperback
32
Width 224mm, Height 266mm, Spine 22mm
105g
One little dot marks the beginning of Vashtis journey of surprise and self-discovery in Peter H. Reynolds' multi-award-winning modern classic.
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 cant draw shes 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 Vashtis journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynoldss delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.
A real can-do book...Feisty drawings make this book enjoyable to look at and empowering to cynical little souls who just can't do stuff, and don't care either. * The Guardian *
...the quirky little story reminds children (and their parents) that whatever it is you can do, you should just get on and do it. * The Observer *
A real can-do book...Feisty drawings make this book enjoyable to look at and empowering to cynical little souls who just can't do stuff, and don't care either. * The Guardian *
...the quirky little story reminds children (and their parents) that whatever it is you can do, you should just get on and do it. * The Observer *
Peter H. Reynolds is a bestselling illustrator who has created many acclaimed books for children. In addition to his Creatrilogy The Dot, Ish and Sky Colour he has both written and illustrated Roses Garden, The North Star and So Few of Me. He is also the illustrator of Megan McDonalds Judy Moody and Stink series. Find Peter online at www.peterhreynolds.com and on Twitter as @peterhreynolds.