Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
“A line is a dot that went for a walk.” I love this quote from Paul Klee, artist extraordinaire. It’s obvious that author Valerie Downs loves this quote too…This simple story follows young Paul and his dot as they create an abstract image of their adventurous journey, concluding with a return home and the equally simple statement: “Look, Dot … Look! Look at what we made.” And Dot and Klee study an amazing work of art, all imagined and created from a walk … and a dot, of course. The book ends with an art project to inspire young minds to think with their imaginations like Klee did. I loved it!
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Pearl is new to the dog park and isn't certain on how to make friends. So, Pearl is certain if she wears her best dress and her most sparkly collar, the others dogs will notice her and want to be her friend. When Pearl realizes the other dogs aren't noticing her pretty "things," she wants to go home. Luckily, Percy the Pug loves to include everyone! Just when Pearl is about to give up, Percy offers her a little help, and with a little patience, he teaches Pearl that when it comes to real friends, being silly doesn’t matter. It doesn't matter at all.