What to Expect When You Go to the Dentist

by Heidi Murkoff

Growing Up Just Got Easier... With the help of Angus, the lovable Answer Dog, best-selling author Heidi Murkoff extends a hand to children and parents as they tackle life's first experiences together. When you were growing up, chances are visiting the dentist wasn't your favorite thing to do. Luckily for your child there have been many changes around the dentist's office since your first visit -- changes that have made "opening up wide" a lot less scary and a lot more fun. We're here to explain who dentists are, what they do, why they use all those funny tools, and why regular visits to them can mean a healthier smile, so that your child can sit back, relax, and enjoy the checkup. Have fun at the dentist Heidi and Angus

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0694013285
• ISBN13: 9780694013289
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: HarperFestival
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Good First-Time Dentist Book

Good book for kids visiting the dentist for the first time. Prepares them well. We read it before every trip to the dentist, and at other times, too.

I'm Surprised How Much My 2-Yr Old Loves It!

My daughter loves this book,and I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe it's the doggy on all the pages. Maybe it's the subject matter (she DOES love brushing her teeth). Lately, she's been requesting it as her bedtime story. I've just been reading the cartoons and talking about the pictures, because it is very wordy. It would be a good book for an elementary-school child (about 2nd grade one) to read to herself.

book for easing dentist anxiety

This is a good book for older kids - 6+ years - who still have anxiety about going to the dentist. Nice pictures and explanations.