Scribbles and Ink
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Scribbles and Ink

By Ethan Long

Two artists clash in chaos. Can they turn a mess into a masterpiece?

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36 pages· 276 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Ink, a meticulous mouse, and Scribbles, a chaotic cat, clash in their artistic endeavors. Their creative differences lead to a chaotic mess instead of a masterpiece. As paint splatters and brushes fly, they realize the fun is gone. Can they set aside their differences and collaborate to transform their disaster into a masterpiece? With creative friction at its peak, the stakes are high. Will their artistic journey end in harmony or chaos?

From the publisher

Two artists, two styles, and one book that may not be big enough for the both of them. See, Ink (the mouse) likes things to be clean and precise. Scribbles (the cat) is the opposite. But while there should be plenty of room for each of them to make their art without getting in each others way, or on each others nerves, THEY CAN’T MANAGE THAT! And from there paint splatters, ink goops, pencils get broken and brushes go wild until… it’s not a work of art, IT’S A MESS! Discovering that they are no longer having any fun, the duo tentatively tries to collaborate instead of clobber, and, thus, a disasterpiece becomes a masterpiece. Include a giant fold-out and a detachable sketchpad. With this much creative friction, will this disaster-piece ever become a masterpiece?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
36
Words
276
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about friendshipBooks about collaboration
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Published
July 14, 2022
First published
April 24, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781609056599

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