The Dot
The Dot is a 2003 picture book written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds about a girl named Vashti who discovers her artistic talent. It is published by Candlewick Press.
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| Author | Peter H. Reynolds |
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| Illustrator | Peter H. Reynolds |
| Country | United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Published | 2003 (Candlewick Press) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-0-7636-1961-9 |
| OCLC | 51093445 |
| [E] 21 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.R337645 Do 2003 |
Plot
Vashti is a girl who believes she can't draw. When her art teacher notices that she left her assignment blank, Vashti is instructed to just "make a mark and see where it takes you." Vashti is only able to make a small dot on her paper, but to her surprise, the teacher asks her to sign it and displays it in her office the next week. Believing that she can do better than just that, she starts drawing multiple, more elaborate and colorful pieces centered around the dot motif, earning widespread attention and realizing that she is indeed an artist.
Later in life, Vashti encounters a young boy who believes he can't draw. After he claims that he can't even draw a straight line, Vashti asks him to try his best at making one. While the result is imperfectly squiggly, she nonetheless instructs him to sign it, starting a whole new adventure in the process.
Legacy
The Dot has been adapted into a film on July 1, 2004, produced by Weston Woods Studios and FableVision. It was awarded the 2005 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video.[1]
A million educators and students celebrate around the world on September 15 (ish) - International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity in the classroom based on Peter H. Reynolds' award-winning book.