Book Recommendations Marin County

The Tooth Book by Edward Miller
Every child studies dental care in school and this lively picture book makes learning how to care for your teeth fun.
Taking good care of your teeth and gums is an important part of maintaining overall health. After all, you need your pearly whites to eat, smile, and talk. But what should you expect when you go to the dentist? What should you do if you lose a tooth? Full of straightforward advice and animated, colorful art, as well as some bite-sized bits of history and lore, this guide provides accessible information about taking care of your teeth. The much-needed dental advice in this book is both timely and accessible to today’s children.
The “Monster Health Book”, companion title to “The Tooth Book”, was named a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year and earned shining reviews.
About the Author
Edward Miller has written, illustrated, and designed numerous books for children. He graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City and is the author of this, his first book for Holiday House. He lives in New York City and has a website at www.edmiller.com.
Product Details
- Reading Level: Ages 4-8
- Paperback: 30 pages

Open Wide: Tooth School Inside by Laurie Keller
From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth.
“Before the principal’s announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: ‘I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us. And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.'”
It’s time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32–eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. There’s just so much to learn–from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student’s nightmare: tooth decay!
Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington’s teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief) and a classroom full of quirky characters. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. And from there it’s just a short hop to flossing.
About the Author
Laurie Keller is the bestselling author-illustrator of many books for kids, including Do Unto Otters; Potato Pants!; The Scrambled States of America; the Geisel Award-winning We Are Growing!; and Arnie the Doughnut, as well as three books in the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut chapter book series.
Growing up in Michigan, Laurie always loved to draw, paint and write stories. She earned a B.F.A. at Kendall College of Art and Design, then worked at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City as a greeting card illustrator for seven years. One night, the idea for a children’s book popped into her head and after showing the story to several publishers in New York City, she quit her job and moved there. The following year, that story idea was a published book―The Scrambled States of America. Laurie loved living in NYC, but she returned to her home state, where she lives in the woods along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Product Details
- Reading level: Ages 9-12
- Paperback: 40 pages

Show Me Your Smile!: A Visit To The Dentist by Christine Ricci
It’s time for Dora’s checkup at the dentist. Dora explores the dentist’s office, gets her teeth cleaned, and more! She even gets a special treat for being such a good patient!
Product Details
- Reading level: Baby-Preschool
- Paperback: 24 pages

Clarabella’s Teeth by An Vrombaut
Rosie, Max, Liam, and Zoe are painting pictures, playing games, and having lunch, but Clarabella the crocodile can’t join them. She’s busy brushing her teeth—and it takes a long time because crocodiles have so many teeth! After she misses a whole day’s worth of activities, her friends surprise her with a giant crocodile-size toothbrush. Tomorrow Clarabella will be able to brush her teeth and have fun, too. Very young children will enjoy meeting the engaging animal friends who brush their teeth so cheerfully. Bright, bold, funny illustrations accompany this simple and spirited story, which highlights an important dental routine.
Product Details
- Reading level: Baby-Preschool
- Hardcover: 32 pages

Brush, Brush, Brush by Alicia Padron
It’s never too early to start healthy habits. This rhyme will inspire little ones to brush their teeth.
Rookie Toddler books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and play time. Each book includes story-related tips that help extend the reading experience and emphasize key learnings. Engaging photographs and illustrations will delight your toddler while encouraging a love of reading.
About the Author
Alicia Padron has illustrated over 25 children’s books for wonderful publishers from around the world. Some of Padron’s titles include the New York Times best seller Goodnight Numbers by Danica McKellar (Crown), Little Fox, Lost by Nicole Snitselaar (Pajama Press), ABC, Baby Me! by Susan B. Katz (Random House), Un Beso Antes de Dormir by Teresa Tellechea (Ediciones SM) and Brush, Brush, Brush! (Scholastic). Padron and family moved from Venezuela and now she spends her days illustrating at her home studio in Florida, with her dog Lucy always by her side.
Product Details
- Reading Level: 1-3 Years
- Board Book: 14 pages

Going to the Dentist (First Experiences) by Anne Civardi
Designed to introduce young children to the unfamiliar situation of visiting the dentist in an amusing and friendly way. Features Stephen Cartwright’s delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences.
About the Author
Anne Civardi is an experienced author and editor of children’s non-fiction, with a degree in sculpture.
Product Details
- Reading level: Ages 4-8
- Paperback: 16 pages

The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss
Chew, chomp and smile with Dr. Seuss with this hilarious book all about teeth–now in a board book format perfect for the littlest of readers!
Learn about this very important body part that lets us talk, eat, and more in this useful guide from Dr. Seuss, illustrated by Joe Mathieu! From a lion’s mouth to a clam’s, explore all the things teeth can do, how they grow, and how to keep them in tip top shape! Dr. Seuss’s rhymes will delight young readers and help them discover the world around them, starting with their own bodies!
About the Author
Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel, is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have had a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (along with others he wrote but did not illustrate, under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into forty-five languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.
Product Details
- Reading level: Baby-Preschool
- Board book: 24 pages

Sesame Street Ready, Set, Brush! By Che Rudko
Even monsters need to brush their teeth to keep them healthy and strong. Elmo, Zoe, and their friends from Sesame Street show kids how easy it is to care for their teeth in Ready, Set, Brush!
Even monsters need to brush their teeth to keep them healthy and strong. Elmo, Zoe, and their friends from Sesame Street show kids how easy it is to care for their teeth in Ready, Set, Brush! Flaps to open, wheels to turn, and fun pop-ups help illustrate elements of oral hygiene: applying toothpaste, brushing, rinsing, and regular visits to the dentist. Learning to brush has never been so much fun!
Product Details
- Reading level: Ages 4-8
- Board book: 12 pages

Have You Ever Seen A Moose Brushing His Teeth? by Jamie McClaine
“Have YOU ever seen a Moose brushing his teeth? You will knee slap and toe-tap in true disbelief! It’s a sight like no other, so it’s been said, three times a day and then right before bed!”
The silly Moose antics continue in this sequel to Have You Ever Seen A Moose Taking A Bath? The delightful rhyming lyrics are accompanied by vibrant, action-packed illustrations.
This lovable Moose has waited too long to care for his “toofers” and now his teeth have the slime! Join him as he takes all the necessary steps to regain his “pearly whites”!
This engaging book captures the wonder of Mother Nature while stressing the importance of good dental hygiene!
About the Author
Jamie McClaine’s incredible love for children combined with the wonder of Mother Nature’s animals has inspired her to write about different ways to make daily grooming habits FUN! Jamie and her husband live in Indiana with their two delightful children!
Product Details
- Reading level: Ages 4-8
- Hardcover: 24 pages

Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World by Selby Beeler
What do you do when you lose a tooth? Delightful descriptions and cheerful art celebrate the surprising things that children do around the world when they lose a tooth.
When you lose a tooth, do you put it under your pillow and wait for the tooth fairy? In Botswana, children throw their teeth onto the roof. In Afghanistan they drop their teeth down mouse holes. From Egypt to Venezuela, Spain to Korea losing a tooth is an exciting milestone that’s honored with unique traditions. Discover the variety of customs from every corner of the globe in this charming picture book by Selby B. Beeler with whimsical illustrations by G. Brian Karas.
About the Author
Product Details
- Reading level: Ages 4-8
- Paperback: 32 pages

The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth
Ms. Frizzle’s fantastic science fun is now available for younger fans of the bestselling science series ever! The new Magic School Bus Scholastic Readers make learning an adventure!
Wanda finds a tooth in the back of Ms. Frizzle’s classroom. It is small and very sharp. It doesn’t look like a human tooth. Who lost it? The Friz thinks a field trip is in order to explore what teeth do and why they have different shapes.
Take off on the Magic School Bus for an adventure with lots of bite, and find out all about teeth!
About the Author
Jeanette Lane grew up in the Midwest, climbing trees and riding horses. In college, she spent a semester in Japan long before Pokémon were on her radar. These days, she lives in Brooklyn, New York, within several blocks of a few Pokémon gyms and Prospect Park, which has full herds of Eevee rambling in the meadow.
Product Details
- Reading level: Ages 4-8
- Paperback: 32 pages