The Good in Me from A to Z by Dottie [Board book]

Lisa Blecker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 2006

The new library, hardcover edition of the original board book published in 2006, this award-winning (Benjamin Franklin Award; Mom's Choice Awards) ABC book encourages even the youngest reader to explore, appreciate, and share good qualities.
The book is an example of character education development through reading for PreK-2.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Good in Me from A to Z by Dottie is an enchanting, engaging, beautifully illustrated book for little ones that awakens their awareness of the gifts in their own character and helps them to begin life knowing that all they need for a good life is a matter of daily choices." ~Linda Popov, co-founder of The Virtues Project; author of The Family Virtues Guide and The Virtues Project Educator's Guide. --solicited by publisher --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

About the Author

Blecker and Kreader are a husband and wife creative team whose writing and illustrations have appeared in award-winning publications. They met at Carnegie-Mellon University, graduating from its College of Fine Arts. Blecker's experience in education informs and inspires the materials she creates for children. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Board book: 31 pages
• Publisher: Discover Writing Pr (May 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931492212
• ISBN-13: 978-1931492218
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,344,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Family Favorite!, March 20, 2010

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Mel Rod (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Good in Me from A to Z by Dottie (Library Binding)

I am very particular when it comes to buying books for my children. I find many children's books have negative imagery and sometimes even negative language. This book is amazing in every aspect, the message and the pictures are positive, encouraging and entertaining for kids. I love the fact that it can be sung instead of read. The book goes through all of the virtues that Dottie practices and at the end there is a part that asks the children to share their own virtues. It's great because reading the book can also generate discussion with your kids. My 4 1/2 year old enjoys this part. My 2 and a 1/2 year old doesn't fully understand the language (courageous, independent, nurturing, etc.)but she loves to hear the rhyming of the story. It's actually a great way to build their vocabulary! If you are also a very cautious book buyer, you will be extremely happy with this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome "illustrations" and great message!, April 11, 2007

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A. Reneau (Gurnee, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Good in Me from A to Z by Dottie (Board book)

All of the "illustrations" in this book are done with clay--it's an amazing book to look at as an adult! The time it must have taken to make each page is mind-boggling. Both of my kids (6 and 2) LOVE this book. Each page is about a virtue Dottie is practicing, and they're really cute! And as the previous reviewer wrote, you can sing the whole book to the tune of the the ABC's. We love Dottie!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Quality and Great Content, August 7, 2006

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Rebecca L. Rowley (Watertown, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Good in Me from A to Z by Dottie (Board book)

This book is great for little hands since it is a board book, and also enjoyable for new readers. The whole book can be sung to the ABC song which makes it fun to read and listen. I especially like the fact that this is an ABC book that speaks to qualities... Instead of naming objects that a child may or may not have, it names positive emotions and attributes that exist within a child. The book even provides an conversation or activity for the child and reader at the end!