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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.
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THE DOT SUMMARY. The Dot by Peter Reynolds tells the story of Vashti, a young girl who thinks she cannot draw. As Vashti sits in art class, her paper is empty and she is clearly frustrated. Her teacher encourages her to make a start by making a mark and signing her name.
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. 32 pages, Hardcover.
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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.
About PeteR. Born in Toronto, Canada, Peter H. Reynolds is an accomplished writer, storyteller and illustrator who has been acclaimed around the globe for his best-selling “stories for all ages” about protecting and nurturing the creative spirit, including the three books in his “Creatrilogy” - The Dot, Ish and Sky Color .
Jan 1, 2003 · 32. Publisher. Candlewick. Grade Level. K - 5th. ISBN. 9780763619619. Lexile. 500. Themes. creativity. The Dot. Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Vashti couldn’t draw and was resisting trying in her art class. Her teacher gently encouraged her, so she began with an angry dot.
