The Missing Dot
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Description
"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 Reviews
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
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Citations
George, K., & Fizer Coleman, S. (2024). The Missing Dot . HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George, Kallie and Stephanie Fizer Coleman. 2024. The Missing Dot. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George, Kallie and Stephanie Fizer Coleman. The Missing Dot HarperCollins, 2024.
Harvard Citation (style guide)George, K. and Fizer Coleman, S. (2024). The missing dot. HarperCollins.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)George, Kallie, and Stephanie Fizer Coleman. The Missing Dot HarperCollins, 2024.
Copy Details
| Collection | Owned | Available | Number of Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby | 2 | 2 | 0 |