DK Readers L1: A Trip to the Dentist

by Penny Smith

A Level 1 DK Reader that accurately portrays a trip to the dentist, perfect for young children who are just learning to read. Sarah, Josh, and Rabbit are off to the dentist. Join them as they discover how to keep their teeth clean and bright in DK A Trip to The Dentist (Level 1: Beginning to Read) . Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Stunning photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary. About the Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

Published March 20, 2006

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently, as a parent, I need to prepare my two year old for doctor and dentist visits. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to come by books about going to the dentist. So, here we are.
The book feels decidedly 1980s with overly-excited siblings and a floppy bunny that the reader cannot seem to shake throughout the story. However, other than that, the author presents a pretty straightforward story complete with checking in at reception and checking for cavities. I would probably leave out Sarah’s cavity section or replace it with a cleaning or fluoride treatment, but maybe Penny Smith has a cavity fetish. No judgement.
As for my daughter, she found the plaque picker scary at first but seems to be getting used to it. So, I guess the book is working. We’ll find out that answer whenever we work up the nerve to take her to the pediatric dentist.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a great non-fiction book to read to children who might be nervous about going to the dentist as it shows what they will experience and the equipment they might see. It also links to studying teeth in science as well as how to look after our teeth and healthy eating. It would also be good to read if a dentist came in to give a talk (this happened in my SBT1 school) so children knew a bit more about their role.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book to prepare for a visit to the dentist and show the job a dentist does. Action photos of a boy and girl with the dentist and hygienist in action including the tools they use. Also tells about how to take care of our teeth and identifies a few main teeth. Appropriate for kids of all ages.

[☼Bookish in Virginia☼]

~ borrowed from the library

A TRIP TO THE DENTIST is DK Reader at the beginning Third Grade Reading level. The book has 32 pages, 484 words, and is Common Core Aligned.

A TRIP TO THE DENTIST outlines the experience of a sister and brother who go to the dentist. One or two points are a little outdated, but the basics are covered very well.

This is the sort of book I would have read to my children when they were small to prepare them for a visit to the dentist. There is no drama involved and the children in the book are presented as being very happy throughout.

Besides explaining procedures, like how you give your name to the receptionist and how a cavity is filled, the book discusses how often to brush, foods we should only have occasionally, and where the incisors and molars are.

A TRIP TO THE DENTIST would be a good book to share with little ones. It's an okay book for 3rd Graders. I actually think they could have included more information about teeth --such as the function of incisors and molars-- but regardless, it's a solid read that might make a good addition to the book shelves of a classroom.

[Sherry Thornberry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was kind of boring. Even for a book about the dentist. It did give a good step by step procedure about what to expect when you go to the dentist. It also had good tips. But I have read other books that explained the process and dental care in a better and more engaging way.