The Dot

Peter H. Reynolds

Sep 2013 · Candlewick Press

About this ebook

Features an audio read-along! 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.

Ratings and reviews

When my wife suggested I read this book to my son, I said, "Sure". Little did I know, it would spark creativity in my son I have not seen in some time. He and I enjoyed the book so much, we read it almost every day. Sometimes, twice a day. This is a highly recommended book in my household. It will make a fine addition to yours as well.

I am a public school teacher, and when I came across this book, it resonated with me. As silly as it may sound, I have this book as a reminder of who I strive to become as a teacher, and I think the message of inspiration is fantastic.

Vashti learns something beautiful in art class and helps a little boy learn it too.

About the author

Peter H. Reynolds is the New York Times 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 Ish, Sky Color, The North Star, and So Few of Me. The president and creative director of FableVision, Peter H. Reynolds was born in Canada and now lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.