| The Dot | 
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| Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Publisher: Candlewick
Category: Book
List Price: CDN$ 15.50
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 541
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 7.6 x 0.3
ISBN: 0763619612
EAN: 9780763619619
ASIN: 0763619612
Publication Date: September 30, 2003
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From Amazon.com
A frustrated grade school artist, Vashti sits slumped over her blank piece of paper at the end of art class. "I just CAN'T draw!" she tells her teacher. Her teacher first uses wit, then subtle yet clever encouragement to inspire her student to go beyond her insecurities and become, in the words of a younger boy who "can't" draw either, "a really great artist." 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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Help your kids learn creativity March 11, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Reynolds does a fantastic job showing how someone can be creative or artistic and not even know it. I picked up this book at an elementary book fair first because I thought it was well written and illustrated. Second because I want to help my children realize they have hidden talents. And third because my husband is an art teacher in high school and his students are constantly telling him they can't draw. This book not only teaches that anyone can be artistic but it teaches that creativity is not something only some of us are born with - it is something we all have inside of us, we just need to find a little bit of inspiration to bring it out. In Vashti's case, it was her teacher framing her dot and hanging it by her desk. I recommend this book for anyone: kids, adults, teenagers.
A Must for Any Elementary Library March 3, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was delivered automatically in our Junior Library Guild order, and it has become one of my all-time favorites as a librarian.When Vashti angrily stabs a dot onto an empty art class assignment, her teacher wisely follows through with a lesson in life by framing her dot for all to see. This little bit of attention takes Vashti to new heights by allowing her to take that dot and see where it leads her. She paints all sorts of dots and gains new confidence. What the story really teaches us is to try, and to start with the tiniest of dots to begin our journeys. As my library class discussed the theme, many of the kids brought up "dots" in their own lives, such as learning how to roller skate, sink a free-throw, or turn a cartwheel. We all have to start somewhere! And as Vashti's teacher told her when she finished that first dot, "Sign it!" This little book is truly an inspiration, and the kids loved it. I want my own copy!
A Delightful Book February 27, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Vashti thinks she's a terrible artist. Her art teacher challenges her to draw a dot. When Vashti sees her finished dot on display behind the teacher's desk, she decides she can do better. The beautifully simple illustrations add to this sweet book about finding hidden talents.
Ageless Appeal! September 18, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book actually has an ageless appeal to all of us who feel 'I'm not an artist'. I'm a middle school art teacher, and it also charmingly shows how a gentle nudge by a teacher can start a snowball of creativity!
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