Overview
When the narrator of this sneakily clever book decides he will try to draw even though he believes he isn't very good at it, a world of silly possibilities opens for him. By the end of the story, he has vanquished a dragon, been given a medal, published a book, and seen his artwork on display in a real museum--and all because he refused to be held back by his own perceived limitations.
The narrator of I Wish I Could Draw shares a name with creator Cary Fagan and has the same curly hair and glasses. Perhaps most interesting of all, though, the narrator believes he has no artistic talent--just like the Cary Fagan who not only wrote but also bravely and exuberantly illustrated this book. Fortunately for readers, both Cary-the-narrator and Cary-the-children's-book-creator refused to let self-doubt stop them from trying to tell (and draw) the funniest and most exciting story they could think of. The result is a book that delivers plenty of excitement, silly jokes and fun--and also an important message about self-confidence and perseverance.
Designed to look like a child's notebook, I Wish I Could Draw will inspire readers to pick up a pencil and let their imaginations do the rest.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781554983186
- ISBN-10: 1554983185
- Publisher: Groundwood Books
- Publish Date: May 2014
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.6 pounds
- Page Count: 32
- Reading Level: Ages 5-8
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