Arthur’s Tooth

By Marc Brown

Year: 1985

Publisher: Little Brown and Company, USA

Age: 6 to 8 years

No. of Pages: 32

Book Type: Picture Book

ISBN:  0 316 11246 1

Poor Arthur has a tough time at school. He’s the only one in his class who has yet to lose a single baby tooth. His dentist reassures him that it’s normal and that everyone is different. Arthur feels reassured even when Francine is very rude and teases him because he hasn’t lost his baby teeth.

This is an encouraging story about finding inner strength and holding on to one’s identity especially in the, sometimes, mean and hostile, school hallways, cafeteria and playground.

Excerpt

“I was eight before I lost my first tooth,” said Dr. Sozio. “Everyone is different.”

“Really?” said Arthur.

To Every Thing There is a Season

Illustrator: Jude Daly

For Ages: 4 and above

No. of Pages: 32

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, London

Year: 2006

ISBN: 978-1-84507-363-3

This book was timely with our little children, when we had to explain to them the loss of a dear friend.

The book is packed with highly detailed and clever illustrations that merit a deep look to help one understand the story behind each verse. As a source of wisdom and comfort in times of need, this book deserves a place in your library.

The text is essentially from the Bible, Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verses 1-8 (King James Version).    

Excerpt

A time to weep, and a time to laugh,

A time to mourn and a time to dance,

A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together…

Open Wide!

Author: Julia Moffatt

Illustrator: Anni Axworthy

For Ages: 4 and above

No. of Pages: 32

Publisher: Evans Brothers, London

Year: 2004

ISBN: 978-0-23752-791-4

This is a great book to help introduce your child to dental care and dentists. It features a simple story line but it’s a practical book to help with children like Danny. He’s been scared by his big brother and does not want to visit a dentist for a check-up. He drags his feet until he realizes the dentist isn’t all that scary.

And the full-page, full color illustrations, definitely help.

Excerpt

Inside, Danny was surprised. It didn’t look like a spooky cave at all.

The dentist didn’t look like a monster, either.

“Would you like a ride on my chair?” he said.

“Wheeeeee!” said Danny.

“Open wide!” said the dentist.