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Through simple yet profound storytelling and vibrant illustrations, Reynolds encourages readers to embrace their creativity and discover the beauty in even the simplest of marks. Brief Synopsis "The Dot" tells the story of a young girl named Vashti who believes she cannot draw.
- Ish. In this story from The Dot creator, a little boy named Ramon loves to draw. One day, Ramon’s brother makes a negative comment about his artwork, and Ramon loses confidence in his abilities.
- Say Something. In this final favorite Peter H. Reynolds book from our teacher team, you’ll find a motivational message you can use to teach your students the importance of using their voices to make the world a better place.
- Be You! This Reynolds book is a favorite among our teacher team members for reading on the first day of school to set the tone for a positive and inclusive classroom.
- Happy Dreamer. Happy Dreamer is another Reynolds book that makes a perfect mentor text when you’re introducing a lesson on self-acceptance and embracing individuality.
by Peter H. Reynolds. FILTERS: art-or-beauty, grade-1-2, grade-2-4, grade-3-5. Book Module Navigation. Summary » Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion » Questions for Philosophical Discussion » Summary. The Dot is about aesthetics and asks two central questions: “What is art?” and “What makes art good?”
Nov 17, 2013 · Our review: Parents say ( 2 ): Kids say ( 1 ): Focusing on perfectionism and insecurity as well as artistic process, the author shows in a humorous and kind way that getting started can be the hardest part in creative endeavor. With expressive illustrations in watercolor, ink, and tea, this elegantly designed book is profound in its simplicity.
Oct 7, 2015 · Summary: Ish is a story about a boy named Ramon who loves to draw. One day his brother catches a glimpse of one of his sketches and mocks his work. This causes Ramon to feel a sort of dread, which eventually causes him to give up on artistry!
The Dot is a 2003 children's picture book written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Published by Candlewick Press, it is about a girl named Vashti who discovers her artistic talent. Plot. Vashti is a girl who believes she can not draw.
Ish by Peter H. Reynolds illustrates the transformation of a young boy’s relationship with his art and his outlook on life. The philosophical topic central to the story is the concept of perfection both as it relates to realism in art and the nature of perfection as a worthy motivation or achievable goal.
