Dotty Doughnut

Name: Dotty Doughnut
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781408362884
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Being Yourself is Fabulous!

By Momoko Abe

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Join the adorable Dotty Doughnut on a fun-filled adventure as she discovers that being true to yourself is the very best thing you can be! Dotty Doughnut is a plain doughnut who longs to be as fabulous as the colourful doughnuts sitting centre stage in the... Read More

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Description

Join the adorable Dotty Doughnut on a fun-filled adventure as she discovers that being true to yourself is the very best thing you can be!

Dotty Doughnut is a plain doughnut who longs to be as fabulous as the colourful doughnuts sitting centre stage in the bakery window. Tired of being left on the bottom shelf, Dotty sets out on a mission to get noticed.

But when her makeover doesn't quite go to plan, will Dotty learn to love herself for who she truly is?

From the creator of Avocado Asks comes this bright, uplifting picture book which encourages little ones to celebrate their differences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408362884

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Momoko Abe

About the Author

Momoko Abe was born in Japan and has been drawing ever since she can remember. Aged 20, pursuing her passion for visual storytelling, she came to the UK to study filmmaking, and still works in the TV and film industry alongside her illustration work. Momoko is an AOI World Illustration Award Shortlist artist, and creator of several picture books including Avocado Asks. She lives in London.

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