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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
Buy New: $7.59
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (28 reviews)
Sales Rank: 10811
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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| Customer Reviews:
 A must have June 9, 2008
I love how this book helps kids make their mark. I use this book in my class rooms and it goes great with my little ones who are just learning how to make art for the first time.
Amazing Book! April 24, 2008
This is one of the greatest kids books ever! Especially for my son, who always thinks he has to be perfect. This book shows kids that everyone has their own talents; it might not be what you thought was perfect, but it can still be beautiful and amazing, unique and yours. I hope this book gives more children the courage to do their own thing and express themselves.
The Value of a Signature January 10, 2008
How do you teach a child confidence?
You could put their work on the refrigerator, frame it, or talk about it with others. In this story the teacher frames a small dot drawn by a child who claims she is unable to draw. The little girl is also asked to sign her work, which emphasizes value.
Society values signatures. We want the signed book, the signed football pendant, the autograph, etc. because we perceive it is more valuable. Children can relate to signatures. Children understand signatures mean something (whether it is a report card that needs signing, an illness note for school, or the need to sign a "take home" folder). Thus, immediately the little girl realizes when asked to sign her work that her dot, her creation, is also valuable.
This wonderful story teaches children about trying, about at least starting, at least making an effort, and then seeing where that start can take you... This lesson is taught through art in this storybook but reminded me of what we were always told in writing, "Write, just start.... "
Henry Ford said, "If you think you can... or if you think you can't... you're right." This simple story illustrates a message of positive "can do" type thinking.
I also especially like that the little girl passes on what she learns at the end of the story by asking a little boy to sign his work. Setting a good example and passing on your knowledge to help others is a lesson for all children!
The Dot December 11, 2007
I loved this book and can use it in my library all the time.
Thank You
 The Dot October 18, 2007
The Dot is a beautifully illustrated book about a VERY good art teacher. I found it when I was already an adult, but in a way it is written for adults anyway. The book addresses those who are unsure of themselves, which occurs in adults just as often as in children. The message is clear but not didactic, and the illustrations underline the moral.
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