From Follett Titlewave:

Krasniewicz, Kathy. "The Dot (Book Review)." School Library Journal (2003) 22 Nov 2009

Lynch, Carol. "The Dot (Book Review)." Library Media Connection (2004) 22 Nov 2009

"The Dot (Book Review)." Booklist. Vol. 100, No. 5 (2003) 22 Nov 2009

"The Dot (Book Review)." Horn Book (2004) 22 Nov 2009

"The Dot (Book Review)." Kirkus Review (2003) 22 Nov 2009

"The Dot (Book Review)." Publishers Weekly (2003) 22 Nov 2009

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Genre: Fantasy
Art Media: Pencil and paint ( )

Age Appropriateness: Primary, Intermediate. This book is the story of a girl who does not know what to draw, so her art teacher has her draw a dot. After this stories are created around the dot, the girl is then able to pull inspiration to do many other things, and ends with a little boy who also only draws a dot. ( )

This book was about a little girl who was negative about her art. She felt she couldn't draw. Her teacher encouraged her to just try, so she just made a dot. Her teacher told her to "Sign it". The next day in class she sees her dot drawing framed and hung up in the classroom. This gives her the self-confidence to continue drawing dots in many different ways. The book makes you realize anything is possible with a good attitude. I think younger grades would really enjoy this book. It would be a good way to teach them about willingness and other valuable characteristics. I love the how the illustrator uses color in this book. It really dictates the mood of each picture but is still simple. ( )

Cute! Cute! Cute! In the beginning the little girl was negative about art and her ability to produce art. The book showed her progression from "giving it a try" to really enjoying her art experience. Other people like her work too!! I could use this book to teach about developing character traits such as personal best, willingness, exploring new things, diversity, etc.... for grades >3. I could also use this book to help teach about writing skills, illustration skills, expression, and fairness, and personal best to older students as well grades 3-8. ( )