Little Dot #163

When grumpy Uncle Grumble visits, little Dot tries to lift his spirits with a trip to the carnival, pointing out all the playful ways dots can be funny—though her uncle remains unmoved. But as the day unfolds, even the most unlikely dots might just surprise you.

When Lotta’s friend Charlie keeps fleeing from the neighborhood bully, she decides to help him stand up to fear—no matter how small the spark. With a clever plan and a little encouragement, she sets out to awaken the courage hidden beneath his timid shell.

In "Girl Trouble," Richie’s excitement over his cousin’s visit quickly sours when she arrives and proves to be anything but welcoming. His confusion deepens when she calls him "Reggie"—a name that clicks just in time to reveal she’s not the cousin he expected, but someone looking for the boy next door.