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In Peter H. Reynolds's gentle fable, Ramon's passion for drawing is stifled by a critical remark from his older brother. He begins to feel his art isn't 'right,' leading to frustration and a loss of joy. Luckily, his younger sister, Marisol, offers a fresh perspective, celebrating his 'ish-ly' drawings that are almost, but not quite, perfect. This heartwarming story encourages children to embrace their unique creative processes and understand that self-expression is more valuable than rigid perfection. It's a wonderful book for sparking conversations about self-acceptance, sibling dynamics, and the true meaning of art.

Features an audio read-along! A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in this gentle new fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot. Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It¹s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right." Combining the spareness of fable with the potency of parable, Peter Reynolds shines a bright beam of light on the need to kindle and tend our creative flames with care.