What to Expect When You Go to the Dentist (What to Expect Kids) - Hardcover

Murkoff, Heidi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0694013285 ISBN 13: 9780694013289

Publisher: HarperFestival, 2002

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author:

Heidi Murkoff is the co-author of the best-selling series that began with What to Expect When You're Expecting. She has appeared as a parenting expert on national TV, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, Good Morning America and 20/20.

Laura Rader has illustrated many popular books for children, including A Book of Hugs, A Book of Friends, and A Book of Kisses, all by Dave Ross. She is also the author and illustrator of Who'll Pull Santa's Sleigh Tonight? and Santa's New Suit, which Publishers Weekly called, in a starred review, a "holiday outing [with] plenty of panache." Ms. Rader lives in Southern California.

From Booklist:

Ages 6-8. The newest title in the What to Expect Kids series helps children and parents get through an occasionally scary experience. Angus the Answer Dog makes another appearance, suggesting a game or activity related to the visit (make a picture to give to the dentist), and answering one question per page. Questions cover everything, from "Why do I have to go to the dentist?" to "What's an X ray?" The text isn't meant for young children as it's quite detailed, but the cartoonlike artwork and the good advice it gives will make this an appealing book for browsing as well as a resource for parents wanting a sensitive way to ease their child into the dentist's chair. A note to parents precedes the text. Kathy Broderick
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About this edition

• Publisher: HarperFestival
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0694013285
• ISBN 13: 9780694013289
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Rader Laura