Pencil Talk

The picture book "Pencil Talk" mimics the format of a play. The main character (a pencil) transforms into animals and objects along the way. Whether a necktie or a firefly, a dancing fruit or a magical flute, a pail or a snail, a dancer in a ballet or a beautiful bouquet, the transformations are utmost entertaining and memorable. Imagination is extensive presiding through this poetic and colorful work. The ingenious illustrations most definitely will inspire young minds while giving tribute to an eternal tool, the pencil. The pencil being at the root of all designs and visual concepts. With this book you will dance with your imagination.

About the Author :
Robert Carr is a retired art teacher of thirty-five years and a recipient of the Golden Apple and Harold Grinspoon Awards for his contribution to education. Robert lives in Belchertown, Massachusetts. He spends much of his time with family and friends - real and imaginary. In retirement, he is mostly focused on writing and illustrating children's picture books. He is a self- published international author/illustrator and the CEO of Pollywoguen Creations. Robert received an Associate's Degree in Studio Painting from Holyoke Community College, a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree as a dual major in Studio Painting and Art Education at Massachusetts College of Art, and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts.Robert began his teaching career working for the Town of South Hadley in Massachusetts. He worked there for nineteen years. He started as an elementary art teacher and later worked as a middle school art teacher. He finished his teaching career working for Springfield Public Schools mostly as a Federal Magnet School resource teacher in several elementary schools. His mission was to improve learning for students through arts integration. He became known for implementing thematic projects that would often involve an entire school. His teachings modeled the social nature of art as well as creative thinking. *Website; robertcarrpollywoguencreations.com. *Instagram; Pollywoguen Creations. *Pinterest; Pollywoguen Creations.

Review :
Author-illustrator Robert Carr gives meaning to the power of images through his creation, "Pencil Talk". The common pencil as we know it, is repeated, contorted, transformed and animated often prompted by various nouns. The progression of illustrations suggests that of a dramatic stage performance. You will see unique characters, spotlights, stage curtains and shiny stage floors with reflections. Bravo! A must-see show! G.A.R. This book is a creative elaboration on a pencil. It reads much like a play that will tickle your imagination. If you value the creative process or not, it will leave you and your children with a smile. B.C. "Pencil Talk" celebrates the pleasure of thinking in inventive terms. In it, Bob Carr takes a yellow pencil with a pink eraser and generates lyrical verse that inspires multiple transformations using the image of the pencil. The book ends with the reinforcement that with a pencil there are many possible discoveries. How does he do it? My third-grade students are going to love this book. L.G. A rare, fun and inspirational picture book for children. The characters, whether a snail, a chateau, or a garden troll are all made from pencils. The embellishment is awesome. The book is keepsake due to its modeling of creativity. L.A.A.