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The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same
Linsey Davis, bestselling children’s author, Emmy-winning correspondent, and host for ABC News brings us The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same—a playful and poignant picture book that celebrates how we are all part of the human race.
”Only .1% of our genes make us uniquely who we are. We are 99.9% identical, alike, the same—equal. This book is 100% about that truth.”
Combining whimsical rhymes and Lucy Fleming’s engaging art, The Smallest Spot of a Dot is:
An inspiring story of connection and equality
Multicultural, multiracial children’s picture book that recognizes our similarities and our uniqueness
The perfect read-aloud for kids ages 4–8
A unique gift for birthdays and holidays
Linsey Davis is also the author of The World Is Awake, One Big Heart, Stay This Way Forever, and How High Is Heaven.
”Only .1% of our genes make us uniquely who we are. We are 99.9% identical, alike, the same—equal. This book is 100% about that truth.”
Combining whimsical rhymes and Lucy Fleming’s engaging art, The Smallest Spot of a Dot is:
An inspiring story of connection and equality
Multicultural, multiracial children’s picture book that recognizes our similarities and our uniqueness
The perfect read-aloud for kids ages 4–8
A unique gift for birthdays and holidays
Linsey Davis is also the author of The World Is Awake, One Big Heart, Stay This Way Forever, and How High Is Heaven.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published January 31, 2023
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About the author
Linsey Davis
15 books50 followersLinsey Davis is an Emmy Award winning ABC News Correspondent, filing reports for World News, Good Morning America, 20/20 and Nightline. She has covered major news stories around the globe, and is also a bestselling author of her first children’s book, THE WORLD IS AWAKE. She is now excited to share her latest book, ONE BIG HEART, with the world.
ONE BIG HEART is about celebrating how we are more alike than different. We can embrace our differences and still find our common ground. God gave us all one big heart, and that’s the most important part because it’s where love starts.
For Davis, her son serves as her inspiration for the books she writes. "Almost daily he takes my hand and he leads me into the world around him with fresh eyes, and it serves as a subtle reminder of all the reasons to rejoice and anticipate each new day.”
In addition to her role at ABC, she is a Christian, wife, mother and author. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and the National Association of Black Journalists.
ONE BIG HEART is about celebrating how we are more alike than different. We can embrace our differences and still find our common ground. God gave us all one big heart, and that’s the most important part because it’s where love starts.
For Davis, her son serves as her inspiration for the books she writes. "Almost daily he takes my hand and he leads me into the world around him with fresh eyes, and it serves as a subtle reminder of all the reasons to rejoice and anticipate each new day.”
In addition to her role at ABC, she is a Christian, wife, mother and author. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and the National Association of Black Journalists.
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November 29, 2022
What a nice book. This book is a good resource for someone looking to discuss appearances and individuality with children. The book discusses DNA using the metaphor of 'dots'. What's nice about the book is that it represents lots of different cultures, identities and genders. It tells us how we are different yet equal and that we should always remember to treat each other with kindness.
June 3, 2022
This book conveys such a great message.
Breaking our existence down into dots. We are all the same generally speaking but also unique in our own special way.
I think this book sends that message in such a beautiful way.
I also loved the illustrations.
This is a great book for any age but I think is probably best for kids 4-8ish years old.
Breaking our existence down into dots. We are all the same generally speaking but also unique in our own special way.
I think this book sends that message in such a beautiful way.
I also loved the illustrations.
This is a great book for any age but I think is probably best for kids 4-8ish years old.
March 12, 2023
The Smallest Spot of a Dot shows young readers how we are all different in minor ways (culture, gender, color, ability, language, environment,) but ultimately are the same (DNA.)
This book celebrates our uniqueness as well as promotes acceptance. And what better way to start than with young learners. The various sized and colored dots are provided as visuals, characterizing genes and DNA.
The colorful illustrations, rhyming text, and diverse characters, make learning genetics fun. This encourages social connection, while accepting and celebrating individuality.
First Line: Take a look at this page.
Genre: Children’s values
Author: Linsey Davis, Michael Tyler
Page Count: 32
Reading Age: 4-8
#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% mine.
This book celebrates our uniqueness as well as promotes acceptance. And what better way to start than with young learners. The various sized and colored dots are provided as visuals, characterizing genes and DNA.
The colorful illustrations, rhyming text, and diverse characters, make learning genetics fun. This encourages social connection, while accepting and celebrating individuality.
First Line: Take a look at this page.
Genre: Children’s values
Author: Linsey Davis, Michael Tyler
Page Count: 32
Reading Age: 4-8
#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% mine.
July 12, 2022
The Smallest Spot of a Dot is a book that teaches basics about genetics to children. It's purpose is to show that only 0.1% of our genetic makeup makes us different, and 99.9% is the same. My daughter-in-law is a genetic counsellor, so her children have some basic knowledge of genetics so I wanted to see what they thought about this book. Of course the older one kept talking about DNA and thought dot or spot was not accurate, but the younger two were okay with it. I liked the concept and the idea of acceptance as we are almost all the same. This is something that definitely needs to be reinforced. Some of the things mentioned that make us different are not necessarily caused by genetics, but environment, but that is not a big deal. We enjoyed this book, especially as it showed such diversity in race, gender, and even those with disabilities. The illustrations are fantastic, showing so many different children, but always reiterating that they are more alike. They are having fun, cooperating, sharing and playing together with happiness and joy. The cadence was well done and it was easy to read aloud. A great book to read with young children, to show how we are all more alike than different. I recommend this book to all, but especially schools and classrooms.
June 3, 2022
A celebration of our differences and how we are the same. Using dots to signify our genes in that .1% of our genes make us uniquely who we are. We are 99.9% identical, alike, the same-equal.
It is colorful and informative in our differences and what we have in common. It is what makes us human. In doing so we can have concern and compassion for each other.
A special thank you to Zonderkidz and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
It is colorful and informative in our differences and what we have in common. It is what makes us human. In doing so we can have concern and compassion for each other.
A special thank you to Zonderkidz and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
February 19, 2023
I wish they had books like this when I was little so when they started talking about genes in 6th grade I could have had some background knowledge to support my new learning. I was not irritated by the rhyming and I thought the rhythm of the me-my-mine dot was quite clever.
November 25, 2024
Some of the rhymes were a bit tricksy but this is a great science story!
February 27, 2023
While the rhyming of text is good for kids, it was a smidgen too much for this adult. Cute way to introduce DNA but also the idea if "one family."
August 15, 2022
What a wonderful wonderful book! I loved the message, the illustrations and the words - it was a plus to find they rhymed too! Just a gorgeous book which I will be buying a physical copy as soon as released.
May 21, 2022
The Smallest Spot of a Dot is both whimsy and educational. Perfect for classroom use with young children as they first learn about genes and how to be accepting of others who may look different, but are made up of the same stuff they are! It highlights the similarities of living beings, as well as uniqueness! The art is beautiful and full of color- it will keep young readers captivated!
Thank you NetGalley for the review! I absolutely enjoyed this book and can't wait to put it on my classroom bookshelf.
Thank you NetGalley for the review! I absolutely enjoyed this book and can't wait to put it on my classroom bookshelf.
June 14, 2023
Explaining genetics to little ones may seem overly ambitious, but The Smallest Spot of a Dot is an adorable picture book that explores ways our bodies’ genes (dots) make us who we are. And it emphasizes the fact that we are all far more alike than we are different. But it’s our unique dot identity that makes us who we each are—from hair type to skin color to favorite foods to preferred activities. The vivid colors and highly relatable illustrations will delight children as they think about their many common physical and emotional similarities as well as their unique traits.
This is such a visual delight with good information, but it’s not clear to me why the authors inserted a greeting (from hola to guten tag to sawubona) at the end of sentences on some early pages. I suspect it’s supposed to be the dot “genes” saying hi in various languages, but it seems abstract, distracting, and unnecessary. Also, with no illustrations on the first page spread—just instructions to look for a dot somewhere on the page—I think the book would have drawn child readers in better if the authors had let one or two of the adorable children characters introduce the good information the book presents.
But I love the many ways inclusivity and loving acceptance come through in this picture book’s art and text. Recommended for home and classroom use, better for the upper range of the 4-8 age group.
#Zonderkidz #Uniqueness #Inclusivity
This is such a visual delight with good information, but it’s not clear to me why the authors inserted a greeting (from hola to guten tag to sawubona) at the end of sentences on some early pages. I suspect it’s supposed to be the dot “genes” saying hi in various languages, but it seems abstract, distracting, and unnecessary. Also, with no illustrations on the first page spread—just instructions to look for a dot somewhere on the page—I think the book would have drawn child readers in better if the authors had let one or two of the adorable children characters introduce the good information the book presents.
But I love the many ways inclusivity and loving acceptance come through in this picture book’s art and text. Recommended for home and classroom use, better for the upper range of the 4-8 age group.
#Zonderkidz #Uniqueness #Inclusivity
July 5, 2022
A beautiful visualization of genetics, DNA, and how we are mostly the same, and yet all unique. The entire book is done in well-paced rhyme, which is always a hit in my household. The entire idea of DNA is broken down and explained very well, so I think kids even as young as 4 years could use this as a start to their understanding of biology.
Genes are represented by dots (it would make more sense for a gene to look like a squiggly line, but the book is working on an awkward scale, so I'll let it pass), and so circles and dots feature prominently throughout the artwork. Even on pages with smaller art pieces depicting humans, the artist fills out the background with vibrant, multi-color dots, making the whole book lively and visually pleasing. The humans depicted show the great diversity possible from out shared genes, once more calling forward the theme of connection through basic ingredients.
I think the one part I have to question is a line about genes determining what food a kid likes. Looking it up, there's a lot of debate on if taste is more determined by genetics or environment and exposure. But it's not an entirely WRONG fact, just one that needs more context. Which is hard to do in a picture book.
Advanced review copy provided by the publisher.
Genes are represented by dots (it would make more sense for a gene to look like a squiggly line, but the book is working on an awkward scale, so I'll let it pass), and so circles and dots feature prominently throughout the artwork. Even on pages with smaller art pieces depicting humans, the artist fills out the background with vibrant, multi-color dots, making the whole book lively and visually pleasing. The humans depicted show the great diversity possible from out shared genes, once more calling forward the theme of connection through basic ingredients.
I think the one part I have to question is a line about genes determining what food a kid likes. Looking it up, there's a lot of debate on if taste is more determined by genetics or environment and exposure. But it's not an entirely WRONG fact, just one that needs more context. Which is hard to do in a picture book.
Advanced review copy provided by the publisher.
July 10, 2022
Totally, completely in LOVE with this book. It's the most wonderful way of explaining our similarities that we all share and the differences that makes us unique.
We loved the starkness of the first page of this book that just tells you to explore the page, then the next that asks you if you can see a spot, then the next a page with oodles of spots. We enjoyed how the spots are saying hello in different languages. My five year old daughter loved saying the different hellos of other languages.
A pastel rainbow palette of colours are used for the illustrations and this instantly gives the book a very inviting appeal. The myriad of soft hues used on each page are wonderful and as someone who studied biochemistry I thoroughly enjoyed the playful representation of the DNA double helix structures throughout the book.
The book was oozing with diversity with children of lots of skin colours represented in the book. There were also children wearing aids such as spectacles, using wheel chairs and hearing aids. The representation felt very natural.
It's a book I'd highly recommend.
We loved the starkness of the first page of this book that just tells you to explore the page, then the next that asks you if you can see a spot, then the next a page with oodles of spots. We enjoyed how the spots are saying hello in different languages. My five year old daughter loved saying the different hellos of other languages.
A pastel rainbow palette of colours are used for the illustrations and this instantly gives the book a very inviting appeal. The myriad of soft hues used on each page are wonderful and as someone who studied biochemistry I thoroughly enjoyed the playful representation of the DNA double helix structures throughout the book.
The book was oozing with diversity with children of lots of skin colours represented in the book. There were also children wearing aids such as spectacles, using wheel chairs and hearing aids. The representation felt very natural.
It's a book I'd highly recommend.
March 27, 2023
About the Book:
Linsey Davis, bestselling children’s author, Emmy-winning correspondent, and host for ABC News brings us The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same—a playful and poignant picture book that celebrates how we are all part of the human race.
”Only .1% of our genes make us uniquely who we are. We are 99.9% identical, alike, the same—equal. This book is 100% about that truth.”
My Review:
Everyone has DNA--yet we are all different. This sweet little picture book explains to young children through rhythmic prose a unique way to help them understand. The expression "dot" is what is used to explain a "gene".
The book goes on to talk about the many ways we are alike. We all have teeth that we use to chew food and and feelings and moods. The illustrations are just precious. Vivid colors and adorable scenes.
It is a delightful book that is just simply stated we are all human and we are all friends.
**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Linsey Davis, bestselling children’s author, Emmy-winning correspondent, and host for ABC News brings us The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same—a playful and poignant picture book that celebrates how we are all part of the human race.
”Only .1% of our genes make us uniquely who we are. We are 99.9% identical, alike, the same—equal. This book is 100% about that truth.”
My Review:
Everyone has DNA--yet we are all different. This sweet little picture book explains to young children through rhythmic prose a unique way to help them understand. The expression "dot" is what is used to explain a "gene".
The book goes on to talk about the many ways we are alike. We all have teeth that we use to chew food and and feelings and moods. The illustrations are just precious. Vivid colors and adorable scenes.
It is a delightful book that is just simply stated we are all human and we are all friends.
**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
May 17, 2023
i read a kindle FIRE copy ...doing this through my local library leaning program ...no not again, i feel like a broken record ...other need to know this ...so this is one of the books that cannot be "zoomed into" ...i am not sure ... but is this a publisher issue or Amazon issue or what?? this need to be a zoom in feature kind of book. these illustrations are amazing ...great read ...but that feature is not included in this book??! just precious illustrations. but the zoom in feature is not there. i guess i need the technical term for it ...but you are able to take your fingers on the kindle FIRE screen and just like you might do on an iPhone you can enlarge the screen ...which enlarges the illustrations and text. make sense?? i sure hope so. this would be a 5 star or more read but that feature is not there. so i would advise a real handheld book instead ...kindle version doesn't do it justice. i think all books need to be equal ...please advise whoever can help with that. publisher? author? Amazon? i am not sure who??! going to read ...take care.
July 19, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley and Zonderkidz for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy of this book for an honest review. (Publish Date: January 31, 2023)
“The Smallest Spot of a Dot” by Linsey Davis was such a joy to read! I found myself smiling the entire time while reading the book to my 8-year-old daughter. She absolutely loved the illustration of the children making hand hearts over their glowing “me-my-mine” dot, and she asked if everyone really has a special dot like that. The book naturally created some meaningful conversations on how everyone is unique and yet equal.
I loved how playful the words and pictures were throughout the book. The beautiful illustrations were so whimsical and alive with motion and color that my daughter didn’t want the story to end!
I would absolutely recommend this book to children, teens, and adults because the message of equality is so simple yet powerful.
“The Smallest Spot of a Dot” by Linsey Davis was such a joy to read! I found myself smiling the entire time while reading the book to my 8-year-old daughter. She absolutely loved the illustration of the children making hand hearts over their glowing “me-my-mine” dot, and she asked if everyone really has a special dot like that. The book naturally created some meaningful conversations on how everyone is unique and yet equal.
I loved how playful the words and pictures were throughout the book. The beautiful illustrations were so whimsical and alive with motion and color that my daughter didn’t want the story to end!
I would absolutely recommend this book to children, teens, and adults because the message of equality is so simple yet powerful.
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June 30, 2022With thanks to the author, the publishers Zonderkidz, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
This is a beautifully illustrated book with a very important message for children and adults alike, namely that in spite of differences in our appearance and preferences, all people are essentially 99.9% the same, and so we should treat each other kindly and with respect. The story never gets too "sciency" despite talking about DNA and genetics, and the likening of genes to dots of different colours is an intuitive way of explaining these concepts in a way that kids will understand. The rhyming verse was fun to read with none of the language used being too challenging, again perfect for the target audience. All in all a very positive reading experience.
This is a beautifully illustrated book with a very important message for children and adults alike, namely that in spite of differences in our appearance and preferences, all people are essentially 99.9% the same, and so we should treat each other kindly and with respect. The story never gets too "sciency" despite talking about DNA and genetics, and the likening of genes to dots of different colours is an intuitive way of explaining these concepts in a way that kids will understand. The rhyming verse was fun to read with none of the language used being too challenging, again perfect for the target audience. All in all a very positive reading experience.
March 1, 2023
While their elders seem to be growing more and more polarized and difference-obsessed every day, young children lucky enough to read or listen to this joyous picture book will be gratified to learn here that every one of us in the human family shares an astounding 99.9% of the same genes: no matter what I look like or how I like to do things, I am only "the smallest spot of a dot" different from you, and you--and you, too. Winsomely portrayed children of all hues and proclivities cavort across the pages reveling both in their uniqueness and in the common bonds of body and feelings and dreams they all share. What a great parent-child, or teacher-class concept to reflect on and discuss! Well done, team!
June 9, 2022
Such a lovely children’s book. Linsey Davis, Michael Tyler, and Lucy Fleming have created a delightful rhyming story with beautiful, colorful pictures. The rhyme makes this educational book easy to read and a joy to hear. The message is not heavy-handed. Instead, the reader learns how people, no matter how diverse we seem, are more alike than we are different. The illustrations are inclusive, representative, colorful and beautiful. I cannot wait for this book to be available so that I can share it in story-times at my library. Thank you to Zonderkidz, Zondervan, and Linsey Davis for the advanced copy.
June 24, 2022
This is a beautiful book! The illustrations are fun and whimsical. The imagery and words show a diverse group of children.
I had high hopes for this book because I appreciate anything STEAM for young kids, and I was left disappointed. It seems like the book was trying to be too many things at once (Diversity! DNA! Climate! Etcetera!) and the result was a message that got muddled.
Maybe my expectations were too high - after all, it is a tall order trying to explain DNA to a preschooler. Even though they didn’t quite understand all of it, my kids still enjoyed the book.
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!
I had high hopes for this book because I appreciate anything STEAM for young kids, and I was left disappointed. It seems like the book was trying to be too many things at once (Diversity! DNA! Climate! Etcetera!) and the result was a message that got muddled.
Maybe my expectations were too high - after all, it is a tall order trying to explain DNA to a preschooler. Even though they didn’t quite understand all of it, my kids still enjoyed the book.
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!
July 9, 2022
A wonderful story about how even though we are all different in many ways, when it comes down to it we are really 99.9% the same because of our genes.
The illustrations in this book are beautiful and capture diversity in the sweetest way. The illustrator represented children of all different races and abilities-I especially loved spotting the little girl with cochlear implants!
This book would make the perfect addition to any early elementary classroom library and would tie in nicely to a science or SEL lesson.
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations in this book are beautiful and capture diversity in the sweetest way. The illustrator represented children of all different races and abilities-I especially loved spotting the little girl with cochlear implants!
This book would make the perfect addition to any early elementary classroom library and would tie in nicely to a science or SEL lesson.
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 31, 2022
Teaching children about Genes and DNA, how we are different but also 99.9% the same or ‘Gene-dots and a twisty, twirly ladder of string’ - as they are called in the book. - This story takes you on that journey, explaining everything on the way. showing how we are one of a kind. ‘One-of-a-kind dot’ that makes you, you and me, well me. It is written in a very nice flowing manner, with easy to digest sentences for children and the illustrations are CUTE, VERY CUTE and oh so beautifully done. my absolute favourite is page 26, the illustrations are simply beautiful and calming and the sentence that belongs to it is: ‘Just ONE TINY DOT makes you different from me, But we all still belong to just ONE FAMILY.’ and it things this is how it should be. different but equal.
a big Thank you to Linsey, Michael & Lucy for sharing this MASTERPIECE! I’m totally in love.
a big Thank you to Linsey, Michael & Lucy for sharing this MASTERPIECE! I’m totally in love.
August 13, 2022
What is not to love about this book? This is the perfect diversity book. Great for all ages and a perfect reminder that truly we are all 99.9% alike. While still highlighting that the extra .01 percent is truly special and helps make you the amazing person you are meant to be. No matter who you are or what you are faced with our tiny dots bring us all together and help create a beautiful world. This is such a perfect book for diversity and one I look forward to adding to my story time arsenal. Thank you so very much to Zonderkidz for publishing such a beautiful book and for allowing me to read an advance copy.
December 27, 2022
This beautifully illustrated book takes the concept of DNA and how we are all different for to a level that younger children (ages 5+) will be more likely to understand. The book explains that we all have the same set of dots inside of us that make us human except for just one dot that makes us all unique.
As a high school science teacher I can confirm that the concept of DNA is complex, even for older kids, but this book does a good job of describing why sharing traits connects us all but the tiny part of our DNA that is different makes us each unique and special.
Thank you to NetGalley and Zonderkidz Piblishee for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
As a high school science teacher I can confirm that the concept of DNA is complex, even for older kids, but this book does a good job of describing why sharing traits connects us all but the tiny part of our DNA that is different makes us each unique and special.
Thank you to NetGalley and Zonderkidz Piblishee for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
February 13, 2023
A wonderful little book for children to explain genetics and inheritance using a simple and easy-to-understand simile of coloured dots.
Some have criticised the book for being over-simplified, or not mis-explaining genetics, but they seem to forget this is an introduction for children. They need to be able to relate tot he subject, and it is after all the nature of metaphors and similes that they are inexact.
I found it delightful and anything that removes ignorance and helps children to not be 'afraid' of differences gets a huge thumbs up.
I couldn't give it a better review than by saying it is on my 'gift list for children'.
Some have criticised the book for being over-simplified, or not mis-explaining genetics, but they seem to forget this is an introduction for children. They need to be able to relate tot he subject, and it is after all the nature of metaphors and similes that they are inexact.
I found it delightful and anything that removes ignorance and helps children to not be 'afraid' of differences gets a huge thumbs up.
I couldn't give it a better review than by saying it is on my 'gift list for children'.
February 18, 2023
The concept of genes is presented to kids as "dots" and it's explained that each of these dots contain DNA and make us who we are. The text is in rhyme and is filled with a sense of wonder about how different we all are and what makes us special. Everyone is celebrated and the illustrations are wonderfully diverse so lots of different kids can see themselves on the page. This is a happy, affirming book that offers a nice introduction to genetics while rejoicing in how simultaneously similar and unique we all are. It would be a great classroom read for early elementary.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
May 24, 2022
The Smallest Spot of a Dot is an endearing book on diversity! The illustrations in this book are beautiful, colorful, eye-catching, and the children are all diverse in this book. And should keep young readers' attention. I'd recommend this book to young children, as they first learn about genes. It's empowering to learn that, genetically, we are 99% alike and 1% different. It leaves us with a heartwarming message: we should be more accepting of others.
Thank you, NetGalley and Zonderkidz-Books, for a digital ARC for an honest review.
Thank you, NetGalley and Zonderkidz-Books, for a digital ARC for an honest review.
June 11, 2022
Such a simple way to teach children about DNA and how our DNA makes us who we are. It is a story that all students can relate to and easily understand DNA and genes. Unlike other "same/different" stories, Linsey Davis does an excellent job at showing kids the power of accepting others that look different from us and teaching about the human body at the same time. "But we're still 99.9% the same" rings true for all of us. I would highly recommend this for teachers to use in literacy, SEL curriculum, and definitely in science.
July 7, 2022
This is a wonderful children's book that focuses on "the smallest dot". which is DNA, and explains to kids why everyone is unique. As the book unfolds, it also explains how we are all human and have the same basic needs, and that kindness to everyone is important. I love the messaging, the cute rhymes, the illustration and pretty much everything about this book. I love positive messaging in Children's books, especially ones that explain so succinctly why it's important to understand our differences and also our similarities. I will be giving this out at baby showers!
October 3, 2022
Thank you NetGalley and Linsey Davis. We read this one for story time last night and let me give you the compliments from the 1st grader first. She loved that the book rhymed, that she had to find the dot, all the friends playing and how different they are and that you mentioned freckles since she has a ton. Now from a Mom perspective, this book is so cute story wise and the illustrations are phenomenal. I love how it shows everyone is different but similar. This is one I will add to her teachers bookshelf once it releases.
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