Dotty Doughnut
Dotty is a doughnut; a simple ring doughnut covered in sugar and cinnamon. As she sits on the bottom shelf in the bakery, she wishes that she was fabulous, like the fancy doughnuts on the top shelf. One day, she spots a little girl coming into the shop, and she decides she should become more like the fancy doughnuts so that the girl will choose her. In this uplifting tale, Dotty discovers the power of being herself.
An engaging and sharp story that is full of fun, lyrical language. It wonderfully explores the theme of being proud of yourself, and of being enough. Abe’s illustrations are lively, with beautiful colour combinations. The expressive doughnuts and detailed shop scenes packed with witty puns make this book a feast for the eyes and will ensure repeat readings. The bright colours complement the positive mood of the story and the important message that being kind and nice is more than enough.
We have all looked at someone else and wished we were more like them, and I think this feeling will resonate with many children. We might sometimes wish to be faster, taller, stronger, or fancier, and this story gently explores the importance of being yourself and that it’s what is inside that counts. Dotty will have you singing and dancing around celebrating that you are YOU! Get all your favourite readers together to read this and let them know they are fabulous just as they are.
