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K-Gr 2—The dot that keeps urls firmly together has a secret life. When the computer is shut off, he sneaks off to visit a duchess and have ink for tea. But he has to dress up first. After having his ink, he comes across the Duke of Bogshoff and his Army of White. Full of ink, the dot rolls down a hill, resulting in a messy meeting. At first the dot and the duke clash dramatically, but after several encounters, it turns out that the duke just wants to visit the duchess. The dot introduces them, and soon a wedding is on the way, with the dot planning to be the Best Dot. Steadman's abstract illustrations of the dot create imagery as odd as the story. But the use of colors and curving lines also highlights the glee the dot feels in being free from his responsibilities. The wild and colorful ink-blotted visuals will undoubtedly win over young readers who enjoy the unusual.