Make Way for Tooth Decay

by Bobbi Katz, Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator)

Bobbi Katz and Steve Bjorkman created LOTS OF LICE and GERMS! GERMS! GERMS! and team up once again in this hilarious Level 3 Science Hello Reader! that teaches children about tooth decay.

Meet your guests. / We're called bacteria. / Your mouth is our cafeteria.

In this witty, easy-to-read story, children learn what bacteria is, how it causes tooth decay, and how they can fight against it. Told from the point of view of the bacteria, the fact-filled, rhyming text shows dentists, in a non-threatening way, as they help youngsters guard against tooth decay. The bright, energetic illustrations are a perefct compliment to the humorous text.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

A former editor at Random House, Katz has published many rhyming picture books for elementary school students.

Reviews

[midnightfaerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this book! For so many reasons, this is a favorite in our family. A solid level 3 reading book, my son loves it because of the fun story line (bacteria pleading with us to eat more candy and snacks) and because of the rhyming throughout, which he absolutely loves. I love it because it teaches so much. It teaches about teeth, how to take care of them, and what not to do. It also has great new vocabulary words for the level 3 reader such as decay, bacteria, and plaque. Overall a great educational book and interesting to boot! A great add to any collection!

[Sarah Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clever way to teach kids about tooth decay through the eyes of bacteria in the mouth.

[Ryan Goldman · Rating 2 out of 5]

★★½☆☆
It's okay, but unmemorable and the class I read it to was confused

[Terry]

This is a clever way to encourage kids to brush their teeth. The story is filled with humor, both in words and illustration; and there is just enough rhyme to help readers with new words they may not recognize.

See why we say "you can easily use this easy reader with preschoolers, too by reading the full review.

[Sharlene Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This level 3 reader is a fun book told from the bacteria's point of view. Good book to use for dental hygiene and rhyming lessons. My kindergärtner loves this book, and wants me to read it to her all the time.

[D'Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

My son read this to me this morning. It's okay, but I do love that he went and brushed his teeth right away afterwards.

[Ashley Dailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had ALOT of vocabulary, but they also had definitions to go with it! It educates readers on tooth hygiene and makes it interesting. Children will definitely enjoy this book, especially the silly pictures.