Amy Moy, OD, FAAO, CPCO, was inspired to become a children’s book author by her then-young daughter, who has Down Syndrome. Dr. Moy wanted to write a book about kindness and inclusion to help children to understand that differences are OK and, actually, pretty great. Her message is told through the story of Dottie in The Polka-Dotted Penguin, who starts her journey in the beginning of the story as a little polka-dotted egg that is different from all the other eggs.
The series has now grown to three books.
In 2023, Dr. Moy released Dottie Meets Mully the Bully. Mully the bully is teasing Dottie the Polka-Dotted Penguin every day at school. She tries to ignore him, but that is not working. Together with her best friend Olivia, Dottie learns the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for yourself. In the process, she learns more about Mully and finds a way to stand firm and be kind.
The most recent addition is Dottie and the New Student. This book explores the challenges and joys of including others in a friendship circle.
Adults will enjoy reading along with their children and can use the conversation starters at the end of the book to start discussions about anti-bullying.
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