The Dot by Peter H Reynolds

Blurb

"Just make a mark and see where it takes you."

Vashti says she can't draw.

Her teacher says she can.

She knows that there's a creative spirit in everyone and where there's a dot, there's a way ...

"A wonderfully liberating book ... The small line drawings, set in clear white space, convey everything they need to say with the utmost simplicity."
The Guardian

Review

I love this book! I love the message that even if you think you can't then maybe you can. As a teacher, this resonates with me as there are so many children that will readily say they can't without even trying; or they get really frustrated if what they have planned in their heads doesn't show it the way they want it to on paper. Yet this book shows that whilst it might be different to everyone elses, that's OK. Through someone elses eyes it might just be the best thing ever!

This is a great read aloud story that can be read at home or to a class which children can easily identify with and learn from.

Happy reading,

Allison x