Dentists and What They Do - (Profession) by Liesbet Slegers (Hardcover)

About the Book

It's good to have strong, healthy teeth. This playful and informative book for youngsters about oral hygiene is now in a simplified and fun pocket-sized edition. Full color.

Book Synopsis

"This cute book would be great to read to your child who is going to the dentist for the first time." - Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator

It's nice to have strong, healthy teeth. That's why you need to take care of them every single day. Of course you can brush your teeth by yourself, but now and then you have to show your shiny teeth to the dentist. The dentist knows all about teeth and explains all the do's and dont's of dental hygiene.

A playful and informative book for children about oral hygiene. For ages 4 and up.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Liesbet Slegers's successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn't the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from!
With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals.
Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it's important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions!
So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

Review Quotes

"A book like this could go a long way in letting kids know what to expect before walking into the office for the first time. Kids get some dental tips on tooth care, and a heads-up that a dental visit usually comes with a goody bag. The goody bag usually contains a new toothbrush and toothpaste, but still, a goody bag. This is a nice addition to toddler bookshelves, especially community helper collections." - Rosemary Kiladitis, Queensboro Hill Community Library

"The perfect book for little ones who may be scared or unsure of what happens at the dentist. Not too much information and bright and fun illustrations make this the perfect pre-dentist read." - Tara Hutson, London Public Library

"This cute book would be great to read to your child who is going to the dentist for the first time....This would help alleviate any anxiety a child may have about the dentist. It also reinforces the importance of brushing your teeth. The illustrations are bright and cheerful and make the dentist's office seem more approachable and less frightening. This is a great book to add to the public and family library." - Carla Johnson-Hicks, educator

About the Author

Liesbet Slegers (1975, Belgium) studied Graphics and Illustrations at the Saint-Lucas institute of Antwerp. She works as a fulltime graphic designer and illustrator. With her simple, recognizable style and vivid colours she knows how to attract the attention of every toddler. In her many books, Slegers frequently focuses on "the first experience of a toddler," a time she characterized as "exciting but also very scary! I try to help them with my books," she added, "and also try to give the parents or teacher some assistance!"