Pearl's New Tooth: A Book about Caring for Your Teeth

K—3 My Day Learning Health and Safety series. Published fall 2017. Each slight easy-reader text enumerates multiple straightforward ways that the child characters—and young readers—can take care of their bodies. David gets exercise through biking; Emily wears sunscreen to the park; Pearl brushes her teeth twice each day. Bright, relevant full-page photos provide new readers with resting points on every spread. Follow-up questions encouraging personal connections are appended. Reading list. Glos.

The average preschooler’s learning day incorporates a vast amount of basic information, such as healthy eating, being a good friend, bus and fire safety, and more. This series introduces some of these conversations to young learners by using a brief word count, color photographs that offer visual cues, and definitions that are clear and easy to understand. A simple narrative guides readers through the topic experience while also imparting valuable lessons that tots can incorporate into their own routines. For example, in Pearls New Tooth, a new tooth sets off a discussion on brushing and flossing teeth, visiting the dentist, and how to avoid cavities. VERDICT A solid choice for early learning collections.