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The Perfect Spot
A father and his son take great care searching the woods for the perfect spot for the father to paint a picture and the boy to catch insects and frogs
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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December 7, 2017
One of the few books he has written that does not have a dog in it. Good story and lovely paintings anyway.
May 13, 2026
“And then for a while we said nothing.”
The Perfect Spot by Robert J. Blake is a sweet, outdoorsy story about a precocious little boy and his father searching for the perfect place for his father to paint.
My favorite illustration is the scene where they’re sitting beside the waterfall. There’s something especially calm and honest about that moment, paired with the line, above… It captures the quiet kind of connection that happens outside.
The story itself is charming. There’s nothing quite like wandering through the woods as a child—finding bugs and amphibians, climbing around rocks, and eventually discovering a waterfall. The book captures that sense of exploration and stillness well.
The Perfect Spot by Robert J. Blake is a sweet, outdoorsy story about a precocious little boy and his father searching for the perfect place for his father to paint.
My favorite illustration is the scene where they’re sitting beside the waterfall. There’s something especially calm and honest about that moment, paired with the line, above… It captures the quiet kind of connection that happens outside.
The story itself is charming. There’s nothing quite like wandering through the woods as a child—finding bugs and amphibians, climbing around rocks, and eventually discovering a waterfall. The book captures that sense of exploration and stillness well.
July 30, 2018
A sweet story about an impatient dad and his curious son. This is a good book to remind us all of a few things:
1. Nature is amazing. Stop and appreciate it when you have the opportunity.
2. Your kids are only kids for a short time. Play with them while you still can!
3. Sometimes the "perfect" spot/situation appears when you stop looking so hard for it.
1. Nature is amazing. Stop and appreciate it when you have the opportunity.
2. Your kids are only kids for a short time. Play with them while you still can!
3. Sometimes the "perfect" spot/situation appears when you stop looking so hard for it.
November 24, 2017
I should shelve this under "parenting advice." :)
November 7, 2023
An artist dad and his adventurous son head out to find the perfect spot. Love all the little details about animals you can find in nature. A great story about father and son connection!!🥰
June 28, 2008
A father and son set out in the woods to find the perfect scene to paint.
July 28, 2011
Superb.
June 30, 2014
Read this one with the kids, and they loved it.
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