SADIE SCRIBBLE

A young girl uses her scribbles to bring her artistic dreams to life in Elizabeth’s picture book.

Artistic expression and creativity are at the heart of this imaginative picture book that tells the tale of a young girl who can’t help but scribble. While others may see her markings as random, Sadie (who has fair skin and multicolored hair) views them as personal storytelling tools (“there’s no limits here at all!”). Her vibrant artwork showcases her cheerful personality, curious nature, and energetic spirit with doodles of such things as animals like giraffes and dinosaurs, a pirate ship, and a spacecraft. The drawings evolve from simple lines into much more fully-realized and dynamic images that represent Sadie and her buoyant personality. The story is two-fold—it’s a fun look at a compelling young character, but also a narrative that urges children to discover their own artistic abilities without any boundaries.  The words have their charm, but the illustrations by Izzy B are the heart of the book, which is formatted like a notebook with ruled pages—the artwork replicates the use of children’s drawing instruments to produce pages filled with curved lines, spiral patterns, and playful designs. The vivid imagery and uplifting text make Sadie Scribble’s tale perfect for reading aloud to children who want to express their own natural creativity.

A simple, effective story championing artistic freedom and the creative side of all of us.