Cover of The dot

The dot

by Peter H. Reynolds

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A young girl named Vashti feels unsure about her drawing skills until a kind teacher inspires her to make her mark. With a single dot, she discovers creativity and confidence she never knew she had. This uplifting tale celebrates the power of encouragement and self-belief.

Representation & Themes

Self-confidenceArtSchools

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
0763619612
Pages
34
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
326
Lexile
500L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Self-confidence -- Fiction.Art -- Fiction.Schools -- Fiction.