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Title details for Dot the Ladybug by Kallie George - Available

Dot the Ladybug

The Perfect Spot

by Kallie George
Stephanie Fizer Coleman
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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

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 mouse is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. When is a spot not a dot? When it's the perfect spot for a picnic! 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. The text pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman's vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.

PRAISE FOR THE DOT THE LADYBUG SERIES:

"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

  • Creators

  • Series

    My First I Can Read: Dot the Ladybug

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 7, 2025

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780063137547

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2024

      K-Gr 1-Overconfident dot-spotter Dot dashes off to fulfill her mouse friend Jots's request for a spot. She encounters pointy things, "stripy" things, and other misdirection, but ultimately remembers that "Sometimes a spot isn't a dot"-the word "spot" can also mean "place" as well as "dot." The premise is classic and the illustrations are clean and fun, but the pacing and rhythm feel a little off, and the jump between rhyme, internal rhyme, and non-rhyming sentences can be jarring, as in "'Wait, ' says Jots. 'Dot?' Too late. Off Dot trots." While the formula of mixing internal rhymes can be fun, the unpredictability of the rhyme scheme and pacing might also be daunting to early readers seeking the rock of repetition. Some of the harder words ("stripy") and the liberal use of apostrophes go against the early reader's simple mission. VERDICT A functional, but not expert, early reader.-Katya Schapiro

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

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