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| The Dot (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards)) | 
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| Creator: Peter H. Reynolds
Publisher: Candlewick
Category: Book
List Price: $14.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (29 reviews)
Sales Rank: 9637
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
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 15, 2003
Release Date: September 15, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
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.
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.
Amazon.com Review
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Must buy children's book: Awesome! October 13, 2008
I love this book and my kids love it too. I'd say go ahead and buy it. It is a great story about how a student really learns how to channel negativity and frustration into creative expression and then take what she learns and teaches it to another person.
The Dot is a MUST HAVE to inspire kids to create! October 5, 2008
The Dot is a story of one little girl's metamorphosis as she realizes that "if she tries, she can create something original"! It is simple but to the point. This story makes way for a lot of discussion about creativity and what it means to be INSPIRED to create!
My classes in art at the Elementary level absolutely loved it!
Lots of "DOT" pictures followed!
Art Specialist --- Las Vegas, Nevada
 Celebrating Mediocrity September 27, 2008
This book was read at back-to-school night at Rosendale Elementary by the newly hired principal. The book celebrates mediocrity by framing in gold a half-hearted splotch of ink... once the teacher set such a low bar, the child thinks "I've got talent" and proceeds to create large quantities of mediocrity.
It's all part of the dumbing down of quality and a feel-good educational system that rewards the smallest of effort.
very touching August 31, 2008
Just like "Ish" this story warms my heart and I have enjoyed sharing it with my 4th grade students. It is a great way to teach that ALL art work is special, unique and valuable!
Great Book! June 30, 2008
This is a great children's book. I have read a few of this author's books and I like this one the best.
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