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The Dot Hardcover – Picture Book, September 15, 2003
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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.
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelKindergarten - 4
- Lexile measureAD500L
- Dimensions8.38 x 0.36 x 7.75 inches
- PublisherCandlewick
- Publication dateSeptember 15, 2003
- ISBN-100763619612
- ISBN-13978-0763619619
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"The Dot is about getting started — getting unstuck. It is also about creative teaching, exploring an idea in many ways, and sharing our gifts with others."
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Read the whole series! | Vashti can’t draw - she’s no artist. To prove her point, she 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. | Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. But in one second, all that changes. Luckily for him though, his little sister sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right." | Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can’t wait to begin! But how can Marisol make a sky without blue paint? |
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Peter H. Reynolds crafts a quiet, pleasing story in The Dot--one that will strike a chord with children who have outgrown the self-assurance of kindergarten and begun to doubt their own greatness. His marvelous watercolor, ink, and, yes, tea illustrations are appealing in a Quentin Blakey way, especially as Vashti begins to go wild with her dots. The delightfully open-ended conclusion will have readers of all ages contemplating how they can make their own mark in the world. Highly recommended. (Ages 5 to 9) --Emilie Coulter
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—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
With art that seems perfectly suited to the mood and the message of the text, Reynolds inspires with a gentle and generous mantra: 'Just make a mark.'
—School Library Journal (starred review)
Simplicity itself, like the dot in the title, this small book carries a big message.
—Booklist (starred review)
A fable about the creative spirit in every child.
—Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
This small gem of a book tells the story of Vashti. . . . It's the beginning of a love affair with dots in many different colors, sizes and patterns — and a marvelous lesson about what art is.
—Washington Post
Readers can wonder about unsigned works that lie before us all.
—Chicago Tribune
In other hands this story about the power of the creative spirit could be preachy and overdone, but Reynolds keeps the voice fresh and the message subtle.
—Book Links
A wise and delightful tale for all ages.
—Yellow Brick Road
Reynolds' pictures in this parable . . . emphasize that all art, from the most impressive masterpiece to a child's simple scrawl begins the same way and by definition there is no right or wrong way to express oneself — an important lesson for anyone who is learning something new.
—Syndicated Column - Lynne Burke
This is a charming fable about faith and art. Reynolds's drawings have just the right lightness and whimsy to keep it all afloat in a cartoony watercolor-washed world.
—Boston Globe
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- Publisher : Candlewick; First Edition (September 15, 2003)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0763619612
- ISBN-13 : 978-0763619619
- Reading age : 4 - 7 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : AD500L
- Grade level : Kindergarten - 4
- Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.38 x 0.36 x 7.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Thanks for the tremendous support of my work which includes books I have written and illustrated, (The Dot, Ish, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector) as well as collaborations, (Someday with Alisan McGhee, the Judy Moody series with Megan McDonald, Going Places with my twin brother, Paul, and the I AM series with Susan Verde)
My children's media company, FableVision, located in Boston, is dedicated to crafting "stories that matter, stories that move." I also make creativity tools for the classroom - FableVision LeanMy twin brother, Paul, and I founded an independent bookshop in Dedham Square, MA called The Blue Bunny. www.bluebunnybooks.com
Much of my work is designed to inspire all of us to navigate our true potential - to be brave, original, inspirational, inspired, and active.
My hope is that my work will also inspire YOU to make YOUR mark - and see where it takes you.
Let's stay connected - follow me on twitter - @peterhreynolds : )
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What sets this book apart is its empowering message – that even a small dot can be the starting point for boundless creativity. As a parent, I appreciate how "The Dot" inspires conversations about self-expression, embracing imperfections, and the beauty of individuality. 🌟 It serves as a gentle nudge for both children and adults to take creative leaps and discover their unique talents.
This is a timeless reminder that everyone has the potential to create something extraordinary. 📘✨
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
What sets this book apart is its empowering message – that even a small dot can be the starting point for boundless creativity. As a parent, I appreciate how "The Dot" inspires conversations about self-expression, embracing imperfections, and the beauty of individuality. 🌟 It serves as a gentle nudge for both children and adults to take creative leaps and discover their unique talents.
This is a timeless reminder that everyone has the potential to create something extraordinary. 📘✨
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A kid who believes that she is not good at art is encouraged by her teacher to draw a dot and how that dot inspires the artist in the kid. And to bring a beautiful end to the story the girl in turn inspires another kid who thinks he cannot draw and starts his artistic career with a line.
Go ahead and read this simple and beautifully illustrated book to your young mind. These concepts will help them in building confidence in future.