Dotty Loses Her Spots

Reach for this book when your child expresses feeling like they have lost a part of themselves, or when they are struggling with a sudden change in their appearance or identity. It is a gentle tool for navigating those moments when a child feels different, out of place, or worried that they are no longer the person they used to be. Dotty Loses Her Spots follows a leopard who wakes up to find her defining features gone. Through her journey, the story explores themes of self-confidence and belonging in a way that is perfectly calibrated for the 3 to 7 age group. It offers a comforting narrative that reinforces the idea that our worth and identity are internal, rather than tied to how we look or the labels others give us. Parents will find it a natural conversation starter for building resilience and self-acceptance.