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"Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Vashti says she can't draw, but her teacher thinks she can. She knows there's creative spirit in everyone, and encourages Vashti to sign the angry dot she makes in frustration on a piece of paper. This act makes Vashti begin to perceive herself... read more
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Vashti is convinced that she cannot draw. When her art teacher says, "just make a mark and see where it takes you," the girl stabs at the paper in fury, leaving a distinct dot. The teacher tells her to sign it and turn it in. Next day, Vashti sees her "drawing" hung on the wall in a gilded... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Vashti: Little girl who believes she can't draw
- Vashti's teacher: An inspirational woman who gets Vashti creating art.
Quotes edit
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“"Just make a mark and see where it takes you..."”
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“It was the little dot she had drawn - her dot! All framed in swirly gold!”
First Sentence edit
Art class was over, but Vashti sat glued to her chair.
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Authors & Contributors edit
- Peter H. Reynolds (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Pr
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0763619612
Page Count: 32
Publisher: Candlewick Pr
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0763619612
Page Count: 32
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- Dewey: 813
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