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Riley and Rose in the Picture
In a quirky tale of dueling artists, Susanna Gretz humorously addresses the give-and-take of friendship — and the creative power of self-expression.
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside with nothing to do but draw . . . and bicker. While Riley likes to draw circles and triangles and rectangles, Rose likes to draw flowers and tents and boats in scenes that tell a story — right on top of Riley's work! Is there room in this picture for both artists?
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside with nothing to do but draw . . . and bicker. While Riley likes to draw circles and triangles and rectangles, Rose likes to draw flowers and tents and boats in scenes that tell a story — right on top of Riley's work! Is there room in this picture for both artists?
32 pages, Hardcover
First published February 7, 2005
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May 29, 2020
A dog and a cat spend the day drawing and improving on each others drawings. Preschool and up
November 25, 2013
In a quirky tale of dueling artists, Susanna Gretz humorously addresses the give-and-take of friendship — and the creative power of self-expression.
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside wiIn a quirky tale of dueling artists, Susanna Gretz humorously addresses the give-and-take of friendship — and the creative power of self-expression.
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside wiIn a quirky tale of dueling artists, Susanna Gretz humorously addresses the give-and-take of friendship — and the creative power of self-expression.
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside wiIn a quirky tale of dueling artists, Susanna Gretz humorously addresses the give-and-take of friendship — and the creative power of self-expression.
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside wi
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside wiIn a quirky tale of dueling artists, Susanna Gretz humorously addresses the give-and-take of friendship — and the creative power of self-expression.
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside wiIn a quirky tale of dueling artists, Susanna Gretz humorously addresses the give-and-take of friendship — and the creative power of self-expression.
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside wiIn a quirky tale of dueling artists, Susanna Gretz humorously addresses the give-and-take of friendship — and the creative power of self-expression.
"Now I’m going to draw circles," says Riley.
"Those are bugs," says Rose.
"No," says Riley. "They're circles."
"They’re BUGS," says Rose, "with legs and spots."
It's a rainy day, and furry friends Riley and Rose are stuck inside wi
February 20, 2013
I loved that this book showed how children can be creative when drawing and making art. The story tells of two friends (Riley and Rose) who decide to draw. One character is very uncreative and stiff while the other makes each shape into a story or larger picture. Eventually the two fall into a fun journey as both Riley and Rose are able to find a common interest that allows both to become creative. Great story.
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April 3, 2009
Great read aloud with kids, another rainy day tale, but this time it is a dog and cat that keep each other entertained...
April 25, 2009
great for introducing the complexities of friendships, willfulness, communication, personal characteristics, conflict resolution. Nice imaginative concepts in the story, too.
June 23, 2010
I like this one because it is just like my boys. One has a big imagination and the other is always telling him how incorrect his imaginings are.
August 1, 2013
A cat and a dog remain friends despite their different opinions about their art creation. The characters see their art in two very different ways.
January 1, 2014
Sharing and arguing book. Good.
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