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The Dot (Hardcover) (Peter H. Reynolds)

The Dot (Hardcover) (Peter H. Reynolds)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> 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. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <b>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.</b> <p/>Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." <p/>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. <p/>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. <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> In this engaging, inspiring tale, Reynolds (illustrator of the Judy Moody series) demonstrates the power of a little encouragement. . . . Reynolds pulls off exactly what his young heroine does, creating an impressive work from deceptively simple beginnings.<br>--Publishers Weekly (starred review) <p/>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.'<br>--School Library Journal (starred review) <p/>Simplicity itself, like the dot in the title, this small book carries a big message.<br>--Booklist (starred review) <p/>A fable about the creative spirit in every child.<br>--Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year <p/>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.<br>--Washington Post <p/>Readers can wonder about unsigned works that lie before us all.<br>--Chicago Tribune <p/>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.<br>--Book Links <p/>A wise and delightful tale for all ages.<br>--Yellow Brick Road <p/>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.<br>--Syndicated Column - Lynne Burke <p/>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.<br>--Boston Globe <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> <b>Peter H. Reynolds </b>is the <i>New York Times </i>best-selling illustrator of the Judy Moody and Stink series written by Megan McDonald. He is also the creator of several picture books for children, including <i>Ish, Sky Color, The North Star, </i>and <i>So Few of Me. </i>The president and creative director of FableVision, Peter H. Reynolds was born in Canada and now lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.

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