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...

Simple, rhyming text about a ladybug search teaches about prepositional phrases.

Bridget has always wanted a pet unicorn named Thunderhooves, so when a box is delivered to her door she is sure that is what is inside.

Dot the ladybug can't wait to celebrate her Dot Day with her friends. But when she goes to Spots' house, she doesn't spot anyone. Not here. Not there. Not anywhere! Dot must follow the clues to solve the mystery.

A ladybug with only one spot on her back feels ostracized by the others until a wise, old ladybug teaches them that every ladybug is unique and needs to be appreciated and accepted.

A grouchy ladybug who is looking for a fight challenges everyone she meets regardless of their size or strength. Text in Spanish.

The ladybug goes to town and visits a zoo, where she overhears Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len plotting to take a monkey and use him to rob the queen.

"Spring has sprung in River Heights, along with a brand-new cupcake café! The Lucky Ladybug, run by twin bakers and celebrities Gwendolyn and Carolyn Porter, is the talk of the town. Nancy, Bess, and George can't wait to taste some of the delicious cupcakes! But on the day of the opening, the ceremony--and the cupcakes--are ruined by hundreds of live ladybugs that invade the store. It's up to Nancy and the Clue Crew to get to the bottom of this cupcake...

Ms. Frizzle turns her class into insects so they can help show Wanda how to take care of her pet ladybug.

Although much quieter than the farm animals that moo, cluck, or oink, a gentle ladybug is instrumental in foiling a plan to steal the farm's prize-winning cow. Hugo el Zurdo y Len el Largo tienen un astuto plan, la vaca más bonita y premiada quieren robar. Pero no saben que la criatura más pequeñita y callada, la mariquita, tiene un plan que se las hará pasar moradas.