The Dot

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Dot
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter H. Reynolds
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
SeriesCreatrilogy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 200
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781844281695
ClassificationsDewey:823
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publication Date 4 October 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

"Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Vashti says she can't draw, but her teacher thinks she can. She knows there's creative spirit in everyone, and encourages Vashti to sign the angry dot she makes in frustration on a piece of paper. This act makes Vashti begin to perceive herself differently, and see that where there's a dot there's a way...

Author Biography

Peter H. Reynolds is an author/illustrator and director of his own production company, which creates innovative, animated, award-winning materials for the educational market-place. Peter lives in Massachusetts, USA.

Reviews

A real can-do book...Feisty drawings make this book enjoyable to look at and empowering to cynical little souls who just can't do stuff, and don't care either. * The Guardian * ...the quirky little story reminds children (and their parents) that whatever it is you can do, you should just get on and do it. * The Observer *