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The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same Hardcover – Picture Book, January 31, 2023

by Linsey Davis (Author), Michael Tyler (Author), Lucy Fleming (Illustrator)
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Now a New York Times bestseller! Using child-friendly language, this playful picture book explains how genetics make each person unique and celebrates how we are more alike than different and are all part of the human race. In 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, together with co-author Michael Tyler, encourages children to find their own unique dot with sweet, rhyming prose.

”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, equality, and acceptance
  • Multicultural, multiracial children’s picture book that recognizes our similarities and our uniqueness
  • Great for classroom use as children explore genetics, DNA, and individuality
  • The perfect read-aloud for kids ages 4–8
  • A unique gift for birthdays and holidays, or a back-to-school treat

New York Times bestselling author Linsey Davis is also the author of The World Is Awake, One Big Heart, Stay This Way Forever, and How High Is Heaven.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    9.3 x 0.4 x 10.97 inches
  6. Publisher
    Zonderkidz
  7. Publication date
    January 31, 2023
  8. ISBN-10
    0310748801
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0310748809
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The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same
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Enjoy each of these beautiful picture books from Linsey Davis and Lucy Fleming This joyful journey through an ordinary day inspires children to be thankful for all of God’s blessings that surround them. From blooming flowers in the backyard to the roaring animals at the zoo … The World Is Awake! A culture-rich picture book that proudly showcases the beauty of diversity while also celebrating all the wonderful things we have in common. Celebrate the joy, wonder, and innocence of being a child with this love letter to the loved ones in your life that encourages them to celebrate their own special qualities now and into the future. An uplifting, imaginative picture book inspiring hope and comfort in readers young and old, that heaven can be experienced here and now and is open for us all.

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K-Gr 3—With a message celebrating our differences and our sameness, this title for young readers starts with a dot. Each dot represents a gene. Readers are told that we are all made of billions and billions of tiny gene dots. One of these billions is your special dot. It makes each person unique. "The rest of the billions of dots we discussed/ Are exactly the same inside each of us." Our uniqueness and our sameness are highlighted in a multitude of ways through the text and inviting illustrations including a diverse cast of children. The message of this text, that genetically we are 99.9 percent the same, is critical for children to know in a world that seemingly seeks to divide, categorize, and "other" people. VERDICT Useful for multiple lessons from science to social-emotional learning, this title simultaneously encourages readers to find and celebrate that which makes them unique while identifying the similarities that unite us all in a common human family.—John Scott

About the Author

Linsey Davis is a New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning journalist. She anchors World News Tonight on Sunday as well as ABC News Live Prime, which is ABC News Live’s first-ever streaming evening newscast. She is a correspondent for World News Tonight, Good Morning America, 20/20, and Nightline and is also the bestselling author of several children’s books including The Smallest Spot of a Dot, The World Is Awake, One Big Heart, Stay This Way Forever, and How High is Heaven. Linsey lives in New York with her husband and son, who is her biggest inspiration. You can follow her on Instagram @linseytdavis.



Michael Tyler is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, writer and native Chicagoan whose other titles include The Skin You Live In and Mirror Face. He has partnered with Discovery Education on SEL and DEI curriculum for students globally, and has addressed forums for The King Center, Clinton Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation and Beyond Differences.



Lucy Fleming, a New York Times bestselling illustrator, has been an avid doodler and bookworm since childhood. She never quite grew out of having her head in the clouds, daydreaming. She specializes in children’s book illustration where her love for designing quirky characters meets her passion for storytelling. Lucy lives and works in a small town in England with a cup of ginger tea in hand and her cat close by.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zonderkidz (January 31, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310748801
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310748809
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.3 x 0.4 x 10.97 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Linsey Davis

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    Linsey 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 excited to share her latest story, THE WORLD IS AWAKE with the world.

    For Davis her three-year-old son served as her inspiration, and Psalm 118:24 is the blueprint of the book: "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

    "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. The World is Awake is a whimsical look at all that is extraordinary in an ordinary day. It is an exploration of the splendor and majesty of God’s blessings all around us through the lens of young people."

    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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    Michael Tyler is a freelance writer and New York Times bestselling co-author of The Smallest Spot of a Dot (with ABC News Anchor Linsey Davis), the award-winning children’s book The Skin You Live In (Mom’s Choice Award, Carl Sandburg Honoree, Essence Magazine Best Pick for gifts) and of Mirror Face, a critically acclaimed children’s book in the social-emotional learning category. He was chosen by Fisher Price to write Everyone Everywhere (Let’s Read), as part of the iconic toy brand’s Spread A Little Kindness campaign, released Fall 2023. His second co-author title with Linsey Davis, Girls of the World, released March 2024. In January 2024, Michael was distinguished as Poet-In-Residence for the Equal Justice Society, with his first piece being a retrospective on the African American journey in the United States. In 2023, a collection of essays, Raising The Nation: How to build a better future for our children, compiled by Paul Lindley, featured a contribution from Tyler titled, The Cosmic Crayon. His other titles include, Water for The Soul and Sow the Seeds, a thought journal and a poetry collection written as a life-lessons legacy for his sons. Michael has also been featured many times as a speaker for the Clinton Foundation’s Bridge Builders Program and Student Presidential Leaders Forum and has been a featured author for The King Center Reading Corner. In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, he has also written social impact videos for the NBA 2018-2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors titled, I Can’t Breathe; and for the Howard University Men’s Basketball Team, titled We. He is currently a member of the Illinois Center for the Book and resides in Chicago.

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CVB81
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Message
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
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The book has a great message that I think people need to be constantly reminded of, children and adults alike. Love the illustrations. Great quality printing. Highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute GOLD!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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This book is incredible in so many ways! The rhythm of the words, the simple explanation of a complex idea, and the wonderfully vibrant and attractive illustrations make for one of the best children's books I've seen. The book starts by explaining that everyone is made up of dots called "gene" and everyone has their own special dot that makes them different from everyone else. Then the book moves on to say that besides our one "me-my-mine" dot, we are all the same. This book beautifully illustrates the statistic that every human being's genetics are 99.9% identical, while also tying in lessons about kindness and inclusivity. I love that the book equally gives credit to our own unique genetics that makes us different, as well as the fact that we are all human and have that in common with everyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for ALL children
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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We all loved the book! You won't be disappointed!
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Yolanda Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written and beautifully illustrated !
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
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It is a very well written and beautifully illustrated children's book which accepts the challenge of explaining our differences in an engaging, informative and affirming way. A perfect gift for teachers, parents, or those who just love reading children's literature. It will leave you feeling a little lighter and more connected.
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Valerie First
4.0 out of 5 stars The cover draws people to the book..
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
I volunteer at a science center in Florida and talk about evolution and how we are related to all life. I have several books on display along with my fossils. This book is right on topic and I have it in my display. People are drawn to the book due to its cover illustration. I wasn’t sure about the last sentence and changed it to “we are all equally colorful”. People do like that and I guess they could see that one may modify a book to make it even more extraordinary. I talk with all ages of people and all ages are drawn to the book.
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AJB
5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Tyler does it again
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
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This is a beautiful, happy and very much needed book for the times we live in. I eagerly recommend it for adults, as well as children. Anyone familiar with The Skin You Live In and has heard him speak can easily discern that Michael Tyler’s creative DNA is unmistakably prominent throughout the book. So, why isn’t his name also unmistakably prominent as a co-author? Seems to be a misstep given the egalitarian intent of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love that we each are only “a dot” different!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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I order Linsey’s books as soon as I can! I have grandchildren, nieces/nephews and friends….and to read to children that we all are only A DOT different from each other- what an easy lesson in acceptance for us all. How can you not see our Lord in every book she gifts to us - who else could create such uniqueness in just one DOT! Thank you, Linsey
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