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The Crocodile and the Dentist
CCBC Review:
A crocodile with a painful tooth and his human dentist both approach an appointment with dread: “I really don’t want to, but I have to.” Their mirrored perspectives continue throughout the encounter (“I’m scared … But I should be brave.”) even to the shared “Ouch!” as the dentist prods the sensitive tooth and the crocodile reflexively bites down on his hand. Although both parties reflect it was “an awful thing to do!” they also privately agree “there’s no use getting angry.” As the patient departs the office, both state fervently that they don’t want to see the other again, so tooth brushing is a must. Their twinned perspectives on each statement offer a humorous chance to explore differing takes on the same series of events. ©2019 Cooperative Children’s Book CenterIllustrated by Taro Gomi
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Humor
Perspective/Point of View
Translated Books
Diversity subject:
Brown Skin Unspecified
Publisher:
Chronicle
Publish Year: 2018
ISBN: 9781452170282
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Gomi