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Peter Reynolds
Book summaries for books written by Peter Reynolds
Quotes
"Go on," she said, "sign it."
encouragementartself-worth
Vashti sat glued to her chair. Her paper was empty.
hesitationself-doubtart
I just CAN'T draw!
self-doubtartconfidence
Her teacher smiled. 'Just make a mark and see where it takes you.'
motivationcreativitysupport
Vashti grabbed a marker and gave the paper a good, strong jab. There!
actionbeginningsart
The teacher picked up the paper and studied it carefully.
appreciationartencouragement
She pushed the paper toward Vashti and quietly said, 'Now sign it.'
recognitionconfidenceart
Vashti thought for a moment. 'Well, maybe I can't draw, but I CAN sign my name.'
self-worthconfidenceart
The next week, when Vashti walked into art class, she was surprised to see what was hanging above her teacher's desk.
pridesurpriserecognition
It was the little dot she had drawn—her dot! All framed in swirly gold!
prideartachievement
Hmmph! I can make a better dot than THAT!
motivationimprovementart
She opened her never-before-used set of watercolors and set to work.
creativityartexploration