鳄鱼怕怕, 牙医怕怕

by [ RI ] WU WEI TAI LANG

Publishing, Pub Date :2013-06-01 Tomorrow Publishing House " cindic Featured picture book world : alligator nervous dentist horrifying " mainly about the story of a crocodile and a dentist , also mainly tells us to pay attention to brushing...

Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Childrens, Animals, Storytime, Spanish Literature, Emotion

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1984

Reviews

[Juan Carlos malik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tengo una debilidad muy grande con los libros de Taro Gomi. Y en esta historia es una forma muy lúdica para explicar el miedo al dentista y como superarlo. Es un libro para niños y para recordarte tu etapa infantil.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taro Gomi = genius.

[KC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Going to the dentist can be difficult for many!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

First sentence: I really don't want to...but I have to.

Premise/plot: There are two sides to every story. Crocodile is TERRIFIED of the dentist. The dentist is TERRIFIED of Crocodile. Both are approaching this appointment with a definite "I REALLY DON'T WANT TO....BUT I HAVE TO." In fact, the dialogue is mirrored throughout the book. Will Crocodile and Dentist survive the dreaded dental visit?

This was originally published in Japan in 1984. This English translation is copyrighted 2018. I believe it has been translated into many different languages.

My thoughts: I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this one. It was very funny. I loved both points of view. I think many, many readers--of all ages--can relate to this one.

Text: 5 out of 5
Illustrations: 4 out of 5
Total: 9 out of 10

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious!

[Miss Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The repetition here is awesome.

[Chase Thompson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hoped it would go better than it did.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE Taro Gomi! Cocodrilo Va al Dentista is about a crocodile who doesn't want to go to the dentist and a dentist who doesn't really want to treat the crocodile for a cavity. Both the crocodile and dentist are scared and speark from their own perspectives, repeating almost exactly what the other is thinking. It's a fun read and makes the dentist seem less scary. I used this for a dental care-themed program for both Spanish and bilingual story times, but it could also be used to teach children about the importance of talking about their feelings/expressing themselves.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

@kidlitexchange #partner – all opinions are my own.
A fun portrayal of Crocodile’s trip to the dentist, from both the crocodile’s and the dentist’s point of view! Each is dreading the appointment, for the same reasons, since they are equally afraid of one another. Readers will be able to relate to the feelings of both characters and will laugh out loud at the moment when they both get hurt. A great choice for discussing point of view, kindness, and positive self-talk. Taro Gomi’s sparse text and full illustrations add up to a brilliant story!

[Asha McKay · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had high expectations for this book since my sugar mouth 4 year old has his first visit coming up, and I was disappointed. I wanted the dentist to be reassuring to the crocodile and he wasn’t. The croc was scared to start, and he left scared to go back. Plus, he bit the dentist. Ya, people hate dentists. I’ve had a million cavities filled in my life (please don’t judge my dental hygiene on this) and I was never afraid at the dentist. Even with the needles. I want to instil this in my kid’s mind too, and this book just made it worse.

[Ruth Ann · Rating 1 out of 5]

The crocodile is afraid of the dentist.
The dentist is afraid of the crocodile.
The morale of this picture book is to brush your teeth.
The dentist approaches the crocodile with a drill and pliers while the crocodile is walking into the examine room!
The croc cowers behind a tree. I would run for the hills.
Once he's in the chair, he says "I'm ready for the worst! OUCH!"
You've got to be kidding.
Disappointing to say the least.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Translated from the 1984 Japanese picture book. The two characters exactly (except in the last sentence where “my” becomes “your”) repeat each others sentences. In essence the illustrations tell the stories and the words tell the emotions and thoughts of the characters. 100% dialogue.
Fun picture book to read and reread.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is so funny is that both the crocodile and the dentist are saying exactly the same thing, as the crocodile is afraid of the dentist and the procedures, and the dentist is afraid of the crocodile and performing the procedures.

[Iris · Rating 5 out of 5]

i lived this during summer 2019.

[Chance Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure genius. Not only a funny book about being afraid of the dentist (or of alligators) but an important lesson that someone you are trying to avoid might be trying to avoid you too.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

From Story Time - such a cute, funny book! Little ones will get the giggles for sure!

[Cassandra Gelvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's a reason zookeepers usually use sedation.

This review originally published at http://www.drttmk.com/books/crocodile....

It's a short book. It's kind of about understanding that other people might be feeling the same way as you are, a kind of empathy. There's a crocodile who visits the dentist and gets a cavity filled, and then leaves. The way that the book is presented shows that everything the crocodile thinks or says is thought or said by the dentist as well. For example, "I must be brave" or "Thank you so much. See you again next year." Neither one of them really wants to do this. The crocodile doesn't want to go to the dentist, and the dentist doesn't want to treat the crocodile. They're both afraid of each other, but have this relationship where they both benefit by it.

I'm not crazy about this book, but I like the way the idea is presented: both of the characters feeling the same way about each other but being brave or not wanting to get angry. It seems like it would help children understand the concept of empathy, and the idea that 'he's just as scared of you as you are of him.' On the other hand, it might also cause them to become afraid of dentists, but I guess it's kind of cliche that everybody's afraid of the dentist. But the parent can explain to the child that the reason the crocodile doesn't want to go to the dentist is because he hasn't been taking care of his teeth. If the crocodile had been taking care of his teeth properly, both he and the dentist probably would have had a much better experience.

Message: Try to think about others' points of view, and understand how others are feeling.

[Stephanie Bange · Rating 4 out of 5]

Huzzah! Another Gomi book translated to English for the American market. First published in Japan in 1984, American children finally have the opportunity to enjoy this humorous visit to the dentist.

Crocodile is in pain from a toothache, so he goes to the dentist (though he is afraid of him). The dentist works on him (though he is afraid of him). Each decides to be brave and steels himself. When the dentist hits a nerve, the crocodile chomps on the dentist's arm (both respond "Ouch!"). They part, each saying "see you next year" but thinking "I don't want to see him again!"

Gomi's text is brilliant -- simple and clear. What one things/says is repeated by the other. Smart readers will use their voice to differentiate between the two -- using inflection to add understanding. (This would make a superb reader's theater script or a beginning reader. Gomi's color palette on this one is bright, brilliant jewel tones -- purple, red, teal, cobalt blue -- and pop from the white background on each page.

A real treasure to hand to s the kiddos afraid of going to the dentist.

Recommended for ages 3-7.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

#kidlitexchange #partner Thank you, KidLit Exchange network for the review copy of this book!📖 Opinion is my own! 🤗 Chronicle Books will be releasing this title August 21! We are loving this simple story about an experience everyone can relate to - going to the dentist! Would make a great readers theatre! 📚🐊

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best dentist book ever. There's probably not much in the way of competition, but this is a great book outside of the category of children's dental books anyway. It's funny. The mirroring and repetition are used to great advantage. The illustrations are funny and expressive. And there's a moral at the end (brush your teeth!) but it doesn't feel overly pedantic.

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Age: Toddler-Preschool
Community Helper: Dentist
Familiar Experience: Visiting the dentist

A crocodile and a dentist use the same exact words to express their reservations about a dentist's visit. A neat way to show compassion towards a profession that some children fear. Simple text for toddlers to follow along and humor for the preschoolers.

[Elizabeth S · Rating 2 out of 5]

Points out that the dentist may be as afraid of the patient as vice versa. However, shows the dentist with non-dental power tools (uh, totally scary and untrue), insinuates that one only need visit the dentist once a year and only when have a cavity, and says that if one brushes one need not visit the dentist at all.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The crocodile doesn't want to go to the dentist. The dentist doesn't want to help the crocodile. The crocodile is afraid of the dentist. The dentist is afraid of the crocodile.

And so it goes...

Very cute.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A crocodile is dreading going to the dentist, and the dentist is dreading fixing the crocodile's tooth. All through the book, both characters are saying the same thing to one another, from their individual perspectives, until a slight difference on the last page. Funny story.

[Marlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

The crocodile has a broken tooth. Neither he nor the dentist wants to see each other. Each says exactly the same thing and yet they mean different things. See how long it will take your kids to catch on.

[LNZ · Rating 1 out of 5]

Zero stars if I could. Horrible message for kids about the dentist

[Ana González Toledo · Rating 5 out of 5]

esta hermoso es la teoría de la me te para niñls

[sarah diehl · Rating 3 out of 5]

#kidlitexchange #partner

DUN DUN DUN… a visit to THE DENTIST is new and scary for kids, so naturally it’s the subject of many books for kids. Gomi’s witty take on the subject is a scenario in which neither patient nor doctor is pleased.
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Crocodile doesn’t really want to see Dentist… Dentist doesn’t really want see Crocodile. Each sentiment uttered by Crocodile is repeated verbatim by Dentist.
The repetition is accompanied by Gomi’s classic illustrations (perhaps you recognize them from Everyone Poops 💩!?). The illustrations are deceptively simple and age appropriate - but the color palate is too dark and bland. Regardless, a crocodile at the dentist office will have kids laughing!
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The dental hygiene moral is useful for parents or teachers reading to their kids: The book ends with the ubiquitous reminder to brush one’s teeth. A sign for the dental office (pictured on the copyright page and back of the dust jacket) has a rotten tooth on it, as a visual reminder to take care 😬!
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Personal favorite: The rich blue endpapers that are covered in vibrant pink toothbrushes! 🔹💓🔹 Suitable for ages 3-8.
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Thanks Kid Lit Exchange for a review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although many folks worry about going to the dentist, it just might be that the dentist has fears of his own. In this humorous picture book, readers see both sides of the story as a crocodile needs some dental work, which he dreads. But the dentist also dreads having to work on this particular patient for his own reasons. And when readers see all those pearly whites of the reptile, they can understand why. I loved how both characters say the same thing on different page and how the book ends with a firm reminder about how not to have to see this dentist again. One thing is for sure: This is one crocodile who will certainly make time to brush his teeth and floss in the future. The illustrations feature expressive eyes and facial expressions, all of which made me smile. Youngsters will love this book and want to read it repeatedly or hear it read more often than once. The original version of the book was published in 1984, and reading it now proves how much staying power the story has.

[Ina · Rating 3 out of 5]

With big, bold illustrations this imaginative story presents the notion that maybe the patient isn't the only one who is afraid in the dentist's office. Of course, this patient is a crocodile and everything that scares or causes pain for the patient also scares or causes pain for the dentist. Great illustration of perspective taking in the words of the Mind in the Making program. Great read for a young patient anxious about visiting the dentist -with over-the-top humor it will relax any fears.