Do A Dot Art! Play and Learn Activity Book
A sturdy, well reviewed dot marker book for ages 3 and up, without a holiday theme.
We bought Valentine's Day Dot Markers Coloring Book for Kids Ages 2+. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. The Do A Dot Art Play and Learn book is the closest well documented dot marker activity book from a known brand at a similar price, while the original self published book had no readable listing.
The short version
- Parents of preschoolers who already own dot markers
- Preschool and kindergarten teachers
- Anyone wanting early letter and number practice in a hands on format
- You want a Valentine's Day or other holiday theme
- Your child is under 3
- You need markers included
What owners like
- Keeps toddlers and preschoolers engaged with little mess
- Helps with letter and number recognition
- Sturdy pages and good quality materials
- Works with other brands of dot markers, not only Do A Dot
Common complaints
- No recurring complaints were found in the reviews read
- Markers are not included, which buyers should plan for
- Pages are single use, so one book covers a limited number of sessions
Based on The Do A Dot Art maker pages, Lakeshore Learning's product page and its customer reviews, and the Little Giant Kidz product page..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Feb 2024
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A dot marker activity and colouring book with two booklets on letters and numbers, printed on heavy perforated cardstock. This page covers it in place of the self published Valentine's Day dot marker book, which had no readable listing or publisher page.
- Large dot guides sized for Do A Dot Art sponge tip markers
- Letter pages pair each letter with a picture, such as A for apple
- Number pages use counting pictures, such as 5 balloons
- Heavy cardstock to limit bleed through
- Perforated pages tear out cleanly for display
- Markers sold separately
A solid pick for parents and preschool teachers who want a dot marker book from the brand that makes the markers, with thick pages that resist bleed through and tear out for display. It is not holiday themed, the maker lists it for ages 3 and up rather than 2, and the markers are sold separately.
How it compares
Specs
- Page size
- 8.5 x 11 in.
- Contents
- Two booklets, one for uppercase letters with pictures and one for numbers and counting, plus 6 shape templates
- Paper
- Heavy cardstock, perforated pages
- Ages
- 3 and up with supervision per the maker; 3 to 6 years per Lakeshore
- Made in
- USA
- Safety statement
- Non-toxic and ASTM certified, per the maker
Worth knowing
- The maker lists it for ages 3 and up with supervision, older than the 2 plus range of the original book.
Questions
What age is the Do A Dot Art Play and Learn book for?
The maker says ages 3 and up with supervision. Lakeshore lists it for 3 to 6 years, preschool to 1st grade.
Do dot markers bleed through the pages?
The pages are heavy cardstock, which the maker says is meant to prevent bleed through.
Are markers included?
No. Dot markers are sold separately.
Can you use other dot markers with it?
Yes. Lakeshore reviewers report using other brands without trouble.
Sources
- Do A Dot Art: Creative Activity Books
- Do A Dot Art: Play and Learn
- Lakeshore Learning: Do-A-Dot Art! Play and Learn Activity Book
- Little Giant Kidz: Do-A-Dot Art Creative Activity Book, Play and Learn
- Amazon: Do A Dot Art! Play and Learn Activity and Coloring Book
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.