Good in Me from A to Z by Dottie

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.

In addition to the great art work, this book provides positive self images and personal development traits to children and parents. The character, Dottie crosses ethnic and cultural barriers that challenge most book illustrators. When I read this to children, they are mesmerized and enthusiastic. My grandchildren sing along now (to the ABC song) and are learning new words in the process.

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!!

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!