Kim tries many ways of holding Pencil, but the drawings don’t turn out quite like he pictured. A frustrated Kim is ready to give up. Can Pencil persuade Kim that practice makes perfect? Will Kim ever find the right grip? And, working together, can Kim and Pencil put something on paper?
Kim loves bedtime stories. While Mom reads to him, the colorful images bring the stories to life. But who draws these beautiful pictures? Mom introduces Kim to Pencil, who persuades the boy to give drawing a go. But despite Pencil’s advice, getting to grips with him isn’t so easy.
Kim and the Pencil is a gripping story about learning how to grip a pencil. It encourages young children to use their imagination and inspires them to try to draw by themselves. Readers will be engaged by this tale of teamwork, in which the pencil is personified as an actual character. They’ll also identify with the main character, and as they follow his journey, learn that everyone must practice in order to perfect the skill. With beautiful illustrations, this funny and exciting storybook is instructive without being too serious. Guiding children through the steps of holding a pencil, helps them learn an essential tool for expression in their lives.