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Dot The Ladybug: The Missing Dot

By Kallie George
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An introduction to reading—and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet—and sure to hit the spot. —Kirkus Reviews Readers will enjoy solving a dot-themed mystery in the latest series installment...a wonderfully shareable early reader that is perfect for schools and libraries. —School and Library... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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"Spots the Dog has a problem. His snack has a hole in it. But could it be whole with a hole? Dot the Ladybug is on the case in this delicious story. "--Provided by publisher.

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An introduction to reading—and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet—and sure to hit the spot. —Kirkus Reviews

Readers will enjoy solving a dot-themed mystery in the latest series installment...a wonderfully shareable early reader that is perfect for schools and libraries. —School and Library Journal

Dot The Ladybug: The Missing Dot is back! This time Dot helps her dog friend Spots look for the hole in his snack. Kallie George’s fun yet simple wordplay pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s adorable illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.

Spots the Dog has a problem. His snack has a hole in it. But could it be whole with a hole? Dot the Ladybug is on the case in this delicious story.

With playful text and joyful, bright art, this My First I Can Read book is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Praise for Dot the Ladybug: Dot Day

A Junior Library Guild Selection

“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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063137493

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman
  • Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Kallie George

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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