Author & Illustrator Profile
Peter H. Reynolds
3 Books
Peter H. Reynolds is an acclaimed author and illustrator of children's literature, celebrated for his inspiring and whimsical storytelling. While widely recognized for creating beloved original picture books like The Dot, Rose's Garden, and The North Star, he is also the signature illustrator for Megan McDonald's highly popular Judy Moody and Stink chapter book series. Through both his words and art, Reynolds consistently champions themes of creativity, self-expression, and discovering one's unique potential.
Books in "Creatrilogy"
Marisol is a true artist who loves to paint more than anything else in the world. When her teacher announces that the class will create a giant mural for the school library, Marisol is thrilled to help. She knows exactly what she wants to paint: the beautiful sky! There is just one giant problem. She looks through all the art supplies and realizes there is absolutely no blue paint. How can an artist possibly paint the sky without blue? On her bus ride home, she watches the afternoon turn into a spectacular evening and discovers a colorful secret. Join Marisol as she opens her mind to see the world in a completely new way and learns that the sky is not always what you expect.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Art class is officially over, but Vashti refuses to leave her seat. She is staring angrily at a completely blank piece of paper. Vashti is convinced that she cannot draw, and she is tired of trying. Her clever art teacher gently tells her to just make a mark and see where it takes her. Frustrated, Vashti aggressively jabs her marker onto the paper, leaving one tiny, unremarkable dot. But when she comes back to class the next day, she sees her angry little dot framed in swirling gold! That one simple shape sparks a magnificent journey of creativity and self-discovery. Read along to see how a single dot can unlock the brilliant artist hiding inside anyone who dares to try.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Ramon loves to draw! He draws all the time, capturing everything around him. But one day, someone laughs at his drawing, and suddenly Ramon feels like his art isn't good enough. He stops drawing, crinkles up his beautiful pictures, and thinks he'll never draw again.
That's until his little sister, Marisol, shows him a whole new way to see his art. She finds his crumpled drawings and tells him they're "ish-ly"—meaning they're drawing-ish, tree-ish, or even happy-ish! Marisol helps Ramon understand that art doesn't have to be perfect. It just needs to come from you.
Join Ramon as he discovers the joy of creating again, learning that imagination and fun are the most important parts of making art. This heartwarming story will inspire you to embrace your own unique ideas and express yourself in all kinds of "ish-ly" ways!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
