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This early chapter book follows Dory as she navigates the anxiety of being behind her peers in reading, using imaginative play to cope. The story celebrates persistence, friendship, and learning differences with warmth and humor appropriate for early readers. While there are some mildly tense moments tied to Dory's insecurity, the overall tone is reassuring and the message deeply positive.
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When Dory's best friend learns to read before she does, Dory retreats into her wild imagination and finds herself in the middle of one of the babyish books she is struggling to read where she encounters imaginary friends and enemies. When Dory's best friend learns to read before she does, Dory retreats into her wild imagination and finds herself in the middle of one of the babyish books she is struggling to read where she encounters imaginary friends and enemies.
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ISBN 9781501942754