{"product_id":"dotty-9780810989627","title":"Dotty","description":"\u003cp\u003eIts Idas first day of school. She carries her new lunch box and a long  blue string with her special friend Dotty attached to it. A big  colorfully spotted pal with horns  Dotty just happens to be invisible. On that first day of school  Ida and Dotty find out there are plenty of other imaginary friends in attendance. But as the year passes and fewer and fewer imaginary friends come to class  Ida begins to wonder if Dotty is welcome at school anymore . . .  Perceptive and warmly funny  with charming art from exciting illustrator Julia Denos  Dotty is a celebration of the power of friendship and imagination.  \"Denos colorful  stylish  mixed-media illustrations emphasize the sweetness  discovery  and common worries that come with leaving home and entering the wide world of school for the first time. An appealing story that merits repeat visits.\" Booklist  \"Denoss paintings are an unadulterated delight.\" Publishers Weekly  \"A charmer.\" Kirkus Reviews  \"This enjoyable tale of maturing at ones own pace and on ones own terms will resonate with children and parents alike.\" School Library Journal  \"This picture book will help young students overcome their nervousness and realize that everyone needs a friend. It would be a wonderful opening day read-aloud.\" Library Media Connection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67924674707509,"sku":"ByrdShop_081098962X","price":68.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780810989627.jpg?v=1794139288","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/dotty-9780810989627","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}