Pencil

Written by Ann Ingalls · Illustrated by Dean Griffiths

Can Pencil win back Jackson's attention from the captivating Tablet?

3.5 Goodreads · 276 ratings

32 pages· 466 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 570L

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Bookroo's summary

Pencil and Jackson were inseparable, creating worlds with every stroke. But when Tablet arrives, Pencil is cast aside, lost in the junk drawer. Determined to reclaim his place, Pencil teams up with quirky drawer companions and a mischievous dog to craft a plan. Can Pencil's creativity outshine the allure of digital distractions and rekindle their friendship? Dive into a tale where imagination battles technology, and discover if Pencil can draw Jackson back into a world of unplugged fun.

From the publisher

Jackson and Pencil used to have loads of fun drawing together. But after Tablet arrives on the scene and takes over, Pencil is no longer #1. He feels pointless. In a digital world, a perfectly punny celebration of imagination and hands-on creativity. Pencil and his boy Jackson are a great pair: they draw, they sketch, they scribble. But then Jackson gets Tablet and Pencil finds himself dumped in the dreaded junk drawer; he just can’t compete with Tablet’s videos, games, and movies. How will Pencil ever reclaim Jackson’s attention? With the help of some new pun-loving junk-drawer friends (and a drooling, pencil-chomping dog), Pencil sketches out a plan to draw Jackson back into their friendship. A former educator whose first book was shortlisted for a Crystal Kite award, author Ann Ingalls uses kid-friendly puns and an upbeat tone in this story that celebrates friendship, collaboration, and unplugged fun. Buoyed by award-winning artist Dean Griffith’s always-exuberant illustrations, Pencil: A Story with a Point is a gentle reminder that technology is no match for imagination.

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