Herve Tullet’s Newest Picture Book: “Dot! Scribble! Go!” is a Must-Buy Book for Kids on the Nice List this Holiday Season!

Renowned French multi-disciplinary artist, performer, illustrator and children’s author, Herve Tullet, is a true creative genius. Amongst his many artistic talents, he’s written more than 80 books for children which have been translated into more than 30 languages. One of his most popular books, Press Here (Chronicle Books, 2011), remained on The New York Times Best Seller list in the Children’s Picture Books category for nearly five years, deeming it one of the longest-running picture books on the NYT list. Je te tire mon chapeau! (I tip my hat to you!)

This October, Tullet launched yet another engaging, interactive picture book into the world of children’s literature. Dot! Scribble! Go! (Chronicle Books, 2024) is destined to be a fan-favorite amongst the littles. Although marketed for ages 3 – 6, this whimsical masterpiece will appeal to picture book connoisseurs of all ages. Similar to Tullet’s other popular interactive picture books (All published by Chronicle Books), Press Here, Mix It Up (2014), Let’s Play (2016), and Say Zoop! (2017), Dot! Scribble! Go! leads readers along a creative journey rather than through a traditional picture book narrative.

The artistic adventure begins when the reader touches the dots, lines, smudges and scribbles, creating their “drawing hand!”

With a page turn, a “magic” finger, and Tullet’s encouragement, readers transform the dots, lines, and squiggles (starting with black and white and progressing to Tullet’s signature bold, primary colors) into anything they can imagine. Look at those adorable faces! C’est magique !  (It’s magical!)

Tullet’s biography is truly astonishing. Between his impressive range of artistic talents, the places he’s traveled and the pedigree of the exhibitions he’s been featured in all over the world, it’s definitely worth the read. Hervé Tullet Reflects on a Career of Creating Creatively Unconventional Children’s Literature  (Interview with Literacy Hub)