When Dr. Flossman takes attendance, all 32 teeth are present to take the pledge: "And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all." The day proceeds with an anatomy lesson (illustrating dentin, enamel, pulp, etc.), which is interrupted only momentarily when Carl Canine badmouths a little molar (hurting his feelings even though he has a hard enamel shell on the outside). Sally Incisor then shares her report on primary teeth ("Babies don't even need teeth. You never see them eating corn on the cob or anything"), and the Tooth Fairy makes a guest appearance, offering molar-coaster rides and bemoaning the whole "under-the-pillow" idea, which causes her to fear suffocation. Lunch is a messy affair--complete with food fights--and when it is over, none of the teeth feel like brushing. Of course, an in-depth lesson on tooth decay and cavities ignites a flurry of flossing, gargling, and brushing. As in Scrambled States (which is a must-see if you haven't yet read it), every clever, colorful collage bubbles with activity, hilarious asides between the teeth, and tiny details that you may miss the first time through. Two quizzes conclude the book, posing questions such as "George Washington had teeth made out of rocks and twigs. T or F" and "Tooth decay is caused by (a) bacteria and germs, (b) slugs and worms, )c) bad perms." Kids will never ignore their teeth again--and when they do take a look in the mirror they may see a smiling tooth face peering back, begging for a good brush. Ages 4-8. Please choose from Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters.
张开嘴巴
牙齿学校校歌：我们是牙齿，我们咬咬咬。现在就放下手边的事情，你要让我们干干净净。为我们勤刷洗，刷刷、清清、又剔剔，牙线清理，我们就跟你永远在一起。你和我共同努力，一起让笑容更美丽。
By Laurie Keller, Hardcover, Simplified or Traditional Chinese Characters and Zhuyin, 38 pages, 10.3"x10.2"
