Open Wide (2003)
Laurie Keller
Teeth have always been a topic of interest, folklore, and sheer terror for many children. There are numerous tales about the Tooth Fairy, but few that emphasize the importance of brushing and flossing in an engaging way. This is why I love this book so much!
This informative story about dental care takes place in a school for teeth. The endpages feature a labeled diagram of all of the teeth in the mouth, and the story explains important points of dental care. All of this in an engaging comic format!
Keller has painted on the shiny cutouts of photographed teeth of different shades, giving them a life of their own in her informative story that covers everything from bacteria to good dental habits. The author cleverly transmits information in a variety of ways. One page features a hand-written (mistakes and all) report written on notebook paper about Primary Teeth by “Sally Incisor.” The many diagrams and puns in this book make it a text that adults and children will want to inspect closely!
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