Little Dot's Uncles & Aunts #34

Little Dot keeps poking her fingers on a rose bush, each little sting leading her to wrap them up in bandages—until she wonders if she might grow up to be a doctor herself. Her mother, ever practical, suggests she visit her many aunts and uncles who already are.

Little Dot pays a visit to her veterinarian aunt Barb, hoping to see some animal care in action—only to find her aunt’s clinic struggling to keep clients, thanks to her gruff demeanor. When a space alien arrives with a sick extraterrestrial pet, Dot steps in with a calm, kind approach that quietly shows Aunt Barb how to connect with even the most unusual patients.

Little Dot visits her uncle, a surgeon with a surprising obsession for opening things—cans, logs, rocks, even the ground. When she learns he’s always searching for what’s inside, she helps him land a job digging for an archaeologist.

Little Dot pays a visit to her eccentric botanist aunt, Chloro Phyll, who’s been experimenting with blending plant and animal life into a new kind of pet. The results are lively—and loud—unless the creatures are surrounded by polka dots, which seems to be the only thing that calms them down.

Little Dot pays a visit to her uncle, the town mayor and doctor, Uncle Goody—only to find he’s treating a teacup like a patient with a nervous condition. As he prescribes rest and a warm towel, Little Dot tries to gently remind him that not everything needs a diagnosis.

Little Dot beams with pride after collecting thank-you cards from all her aunts and uncles, each one praising her helpfulness. Just as she takes a bow to celebrate, she accidentally pricks her rear end on a thorn from a nearby rosebush.

In "The Masked Guardian," Little Lotta faces down prejudice at school when she’s dismissed from the play audition due to her size and gender—only to prove her worth when she steps in as a masked hero, saving the day in ways that surprise everyone. Miss Prompter watches the unfolding drama with quiet pride as Lotta’s courage reshapes the school’s expectations.

Gloria is furious at Richie Rich for showering her with extravagant gifts—especially since he insists he didn’t give them. But the mystery only deepens when the gifts keep arriving, each one more elaborate than the last. It turns out the real culprit might be something far stranger than a prank: both kids have been sleepwalking, and Gloria’s nighttime visits to Richie’s mansion are the real reason behind the mystery gifts.