The Dot

One little dot marks the beginning of Vashti’s journey of surprise and self-discovery in Peter H. Reynolds' multi-award-winning modern classic.
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.

About the Author

Peter H. Reynolds is a bestselling illustrator who has created many acclaimed books for children. In addition to his Creatrilogy - The Dot, Ish and Sky Colour - he has both written and illustrated Rose's Garden, The North Star and So Few of Me. He is also the illustrator of Megan McDonald's Judy Moody and Stink series.