Dot the Ladybug: The Missing Dot

by Kallie George (Author) Stephanie Fizer Coleman (Illustrator)

Dot the Ladybug: The Missing Dot
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

"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 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

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School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1--Readers will enjoy solving a dot-themed mystery in the latest series installment. When Dot's friend finds that the dot is missing from the middle of his donut, she steps in to save the day. In true detective style, Dot grabs her magnifying glass and searches everywhere for the missing dot. A trip to her mouse friend Jots's house gives Dot a new perspective, and soon the mystery is solved. The combination of simple text, especially repeated sounds like "ot," with higher level vocabulary words makes this an enjoyable book for beginning readers. Coleman's vibrant and colorful illustrations bring Dot and her animal friends to life. Children will delight in co-reading this book with a teacher, friend, or family member. VERDICT A wonderfully shareable early reader that is perfect for schools and libraries.--Lauren White

Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Kirkus

"An introduction to reading--and to the gentlest of mysteries... by turns funny and sweet--and sure to hit the spot."

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780063137509
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
July 09, 2024
Series
My First I Can Read
BISAC categories
JUV002140 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc.
JUV009060 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Size & Shape
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
Dogs
Picture books
Readers (Publications)
Doughnuts
Ladybugs
Animal fiction

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