Dot the Ladybug: The Missing Dot (My First I Can Read) - Hardcover

George, Kallie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 006313750X ISBN 13: 9780063137509

Verlag: HarperCollins, 2024

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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 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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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Kallie George is an author, editor, and creative writing teacher. She has written numerous books for children, including the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, the Heartwood Hotel series, Wings of Olympus, The Lost Gift, and the Duck, Duck, Dinosaur I Can Read series. Kallie lives in British Columbia, on Canada’s Sunshine Coast, with her husband and son. Visit Kallie online at kalliegeorge.com.

Stephanie Fizer Coleman is an illustrator with a penchant for playful color and rich texture. Having grown up in a rural area surrounded by nature, it's no surprise that furry and feathered creatures are her favorite subjects to draw. When she's not drawing, Steph can be found sipping tea and reading books. She lives in West Virginia with her husband and two dogs.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 006313750X
• ISBN 13: 9780063137509
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Zeichner: Coleman Stephanie Fizer
• Anzahl der Seiten: 32
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; HarperCollins, Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irland