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Dot the Ladybug: The Missing Dot
Hardcover
Series: My First I Can Read, Book 455
Publisher Price: $17.99
ISBN13: 9780063137509
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: Jul 9 2024
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
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 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 gentle mystery.
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 as they learn to read and 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
This delightful mystery helps build reading confidence with:
- Word Repetition: Simple, repeating words like 'dot' and 'spot' make it easy for new readers to follow along and read for themselves.
- Lovable Characters: Join Dot the clever ladybug and her sweet dog friend, Spots, on a fun and silly adventure.
- Friendship Story: A sweet tale about helping a friend in need, perfect for teaching the value of kindness and sharing.
- Engaging Wordplay: A fun and simple introduction to wordplay that will have kids giggling as they puzzle out if a snack with a hole can still be whole.
- My First I Can Read: Part of the My First I Can Read series, this book is ideal for shared reading with a child who is just beginning their reading journey.
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