Do I Have to Go to the Dentist?: A First Look at Going to the Dentist (A First Look at.Series)

A visit to the dentist can be a scary experience for younger children. This good-humored story emphasizes the dentist's role as a friend and advisor who ensures that boys and girls have healthy teeth and attractive smiles. This is a new title in the appealing "A First Look At. . ." series. These books encourage preschool and early-grades children, to explore their feelings and talk to parents or other trusted elders about things that bother them. Some problems, like visits to the dentist, are passing and minor and can be solved with relative ease. Others, like dealing with allergies, can range from passing annoyances to something more serious. In all cases, children are encouraged to follow parental and medical advice so that they can engage in normal children's activities. The books feature child-friendly color illustrations on every page. An advice to parents section follows each story.

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This reassuring picture book helps children understand the dentist s role in keeping their teeth healthy. Kids will learn what they need to do to take good care of their teeth, why it is important to visit their dentist regularly, and what to expect when they do. Helpful notes for adults provide ideas for sharing the book with children and encouraging them to adopt healthful habits in caring for their teeth.

Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, Barron s A First Look at . . . books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.

Books in the series:
Do I Have to Go to the Dentist? Â A First Look at Healthy Teeth
Do I Have to Go to the Hospital? Â A First Look at Going to the Hospital
Do I Have to Go to School? Â A First Look at Starting School
Don t Call Me Special  A First Look at Disability
I Can Be Safe  A First Look at Safety
I Miss You  A First Look at Death
I Think I Am Going to Sneeze  A First Look at Allergies
I m Telling the Truth  A First Look at Honesty
Is It Right to Fight? Â A First Look at Anger
My Amazing Body  A First Look at Health and Fitness
My Family s Changing  A First Look at Family Break-Up
My Manners Matter  A First Look at Being Polite
My New Family  A First Look at Adoption
The Skin I m In  A First Look at Racism
Stop Picking on Me  A First Look at Bullying
Why Am I So Tired? Â A First Look at Childhood Diabetes
Why Is It So Hard to Breathe? Â A First Look at Asthma