El punto (Creatrilogy) (Spanish Edition) by Peter H. Reynolds
Published by Candlewick Press on September 15, 2003
ISBN: 1536240761
Genres: Arts
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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“El Punto” is the Spanish translation of Peter H. Reynolds’ picture book “The Dot,” translated by Georgina Lazaro. Vasti is frustrated because she doesn’t think she can make art. Her art teacher tells her to just make a mark. She makes a small dot (el punto) in frustration. The art teacher has her sign it and displays it. Vasti thinks that she can do better so she makes bigger and better dots, eventually sharing with others that everyone can make art.

Reynolds’ illustrations are a mixture of monochrome line drawings with colorful dots that highlight the art Vasti makes. Readers will enjoy the message that anyone can be an artist. A must-buy for Spanish language picture book collections. For ages 6-9.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.