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Dot the Ladybug: The Perfect Spot
Series: My First I Can Read
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PRAISE FOR Dot the Ladybug: The Perfect Spot "An introduction to reading—and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet—and sure to hit the spot." —Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR Dot the Ladybug: Dot Day "George’s entertaining new early reader is perfect for the classroom or...
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"Jots the tot is looking for the perfect [picnic] spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this latest adventure of Dot the Ladybug"--]cProvided by publisher.
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PRAISE FOR Dot the Ladybug: The Perfect Spot
"An introduction to reading—and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet—and sure to hit the spot." —Kirkus Reviews
PRAISE FOR Dot the Ladybug: Dot Day
"George’s entertaining new early reader is perfect for the classroom or any setting. Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy reading and sharing Dot’s story." —School Library Journal
"A good pick for kids who are drawn to Elephant and Piggie books." —ALA Booklist
When is a spot not a dot? When it’s the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay. Jots the tot is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this latest adventure of Dot the Ladybug.
Kallie George’s fun yet simple wordplay, including synonyms and homonyms, will prompt lots of discussions. Like, when is a spot not a dot? The text pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780063137523
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 454g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Kallie George is the author of several children's books, including the Magical Animal Adoption Agency chapter book series. She holds a master of arts in children's literature from the University of British Columbia, and she is also an editor. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with her sweet, funny family.
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