Picture book by Matt Mitter and illustrated by Tom Brannon. Studio Fun International: San Diego, CA, 2017. Elmo, the Count, Cookie Monster, Zoe, and more monsters help kids learn about brushing their teeth. Pop-ups and interactives make this an engaging book that was produced in collaboration with the American Dental Association. Find it […]
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Graphic novel for tweens by Raina Telgemeier. Scholastic/Graphix: New York, 2010. A fall on her way home leads to sixth grader Raina knocking out her two front teeth. This begins a tale of dental drama that lasts throughout middle and into high school. She endures pain and embarrassment as she goes through various types
Board book by The Wiggles (Musical Group). Five Mile: Rowville, VIC, 2022. A picture book version of a song by The Wiggles that teaches young children how to brush their teeth. Find it in your local library.
Picture book by Lisa Trumbauer and illustrated by Steve Gray. Scholastic: New York, 2011. Part of the “First Science: Me and My World” collection. With playful illustrations it shares what happens when you lose a tooth. Find it in your local library.
Board book designed by Keith Plechaty, photos by Adam Chinitz and working with the content consultant Bettina Takacs. Scholastic: New York, 2016. Highlights all the things dentists do using photos of a little girl and her stuffed alligator. Can help prepare children for their next visit to the dentist. Find it at your
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Board book by Douglas Florian and illustrated by Christiane Engel. Little Bee Books: New York, 2022. Rhythmic and repetitive text along with brightly colored illustrations introduce young children to brushing their teeth. Pictures throughout the book represent kids from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Find it in your local library.
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Picture book based on the TV series Peppa Pig created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker. Scholastic: New York, 2016. Peppa and her brother George are going to the dentist. It’s George’s first time, and he is a little nervous. Peppa, the dentist, and Nurse Rabbit all help to make George feel better about going
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Easy reader written and illustrated by Lillian Hoban. HarperCollins Publishers: New York, 1985. Arthur has a loose tooth, but he is unsure about it coming out since he doesn’t like the sight of blood. His younger sister is afraid of the dark. With the help of their babysitter, they both overcome their fears.
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Easy reader by Shelley Swanson Sateren and illustrated by Mary Sullivan. Picture Window Books: Mankato, MN, 2012. Max has to have two baby teeth pulled out by the dentist to make room for his grown-up teeth. He is so scared that he even hides under the chair in the waiting room at the dentist.
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Easy reader by Bruce Hale and illustrated by Guy Francis. HarpersCollins Publishers: New York, 2015. Clark the Shark is excited about seeing the dentist about his lose tooth until Billy-Ray Ray tells him horrible things about dentists. Dr. Pia, the dentist, however, turns out to have lots of jokes and “the gentlest fins,” changing
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