Maisy, Charley and the Wobbly Tooth

Maisy

by Lucy Cousins

When Charley gets a wobbly tooth, he goes a little 'wobbly' himself. But then Maisy takes him to see Dr Biteright - the really nice dentist - and he soon gets a smile back on his face!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime, Animals, Health

26 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Lucy Cousins, BA Honours in Graphic Design from The Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton Polytechnic, postgraduate degree from Royal College of Art, is an author-illustrator of children's books. She is best known for her books featuring Maisy Mouse but she has also published other children's books including one about Noah's Ark. She is a mother of four and lives in Hampshire, England. Her own children are the inspiration for her books whose age range is 2-8.

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

11/3/2023 - Very cute book that gives a great explanation for what to expect during a dental visit.

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

At 6 my son has a wobbly tooth 2nd left from centre. I was sad that he's already knocked the top 2 and the bottom 2 of his front teeth before age. I blame Lego for this. Found this book to remind him to take care of his teeth. And what a fun read it was, he asked to give a 5 star rating.
This pandemic I never encouraged him to read. I felt I was forcing him and that would make him hate reading. To my surprise he's learnt to read following his older sister. He reads in his mind better then aloud.
Sometimes they just don't need us.!!

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book to use with my two-year-old Tot-time class about the importance of brushing your teeth.

[Chris C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to use for a storytime dental theme. Raffi's "Brush Your Teeth" song is perfect after this book.

[Jaime Ann Sanborn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Any Maisy book is worth the read. Lucy Cousins does amazing work.

[Kathleen (itpdx) · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is about a visit to the dentist. It talks about how to brush your teeth. Good pictures.
Payton

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good! Would be an excellent tool for a first time dental patient.

[Emily Carlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maisy books are simple and straight foward. Great for the younger crowds. Bright pictures and short sentences.

[✟Roxanne✟(Death by Book Avalanche) ☠ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice short sentences and brightly coloured pages are very attractive to toddlers. My daughter enjoyed this one a lot as she is fascinated with brushing her teeth and talking about the tooth fairy.

[Saara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maisa-hiiren seikkailut ovat lastenkirjojen aatelia. Tässä tarinassa Maisan ystävä Keke Krokotiili huomaa yhden hampaistaan heiluvan. Ystävät lähtevät Keken kanssa hammaslääkäriin, jossa opitaan että maitohampaiden irtoamista ei tarvitse pelätä ja saadaan hampaanharjausvinkkejä.

Kuvitus on Maisa-tyyliin ilmeikäs ja värikäs ja virkkeet lyhyitä. Maisat on myös painettu aina laadukkaasti ja paksulle paperille, joka on helppo korjata teipillä jos lukija sattuu liikaa innostumaan. Tarina on mielestäni tässä hieman yksioikoinen, sillä Keke ei ole erityisen huolissaan eikä eikä siis kontrastia hammaslääkärin tuoman helpotuksen kanssa synny. Toisaalta kohderyhmää lienee turha huolestuttaa lisää, ja hampaan irtoaminen on hyvä esittää luontevana osana elämää.

Kirja sopii hyvin jo taaperoikäiselle, ja ainakin 5-vuotias viihtyy vielä sen parissa.

[Alexandria K · Rating 4 out of 5]

mi parte favorita es cuando maisy va la dentista con rodrigo

[Sarah Alamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're so proud of you for reading about Maisy and Charley! You learned something really special - that having friends by your side makes scary things feel easier. Just like Charley felt brave with his friends at the dentist, you can ask us or your friends to be with you when something feels scary. Being nervous is okay, and friends make everything better! You're such a wonderful reader, sweetie!

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Keke krokotiiliä huolestuttaa hänen suussaan oleva heiluva hammas. Onneksi ystävät suosittelevat hammaslääkärin luona käymistä, sillä siellä asia selviää parhainpäin.

Maisa-kirjat eivät petä, niissä on sopivassa suhteessa uusien asioiden oppimista ja värikästä, yksinkertaista kuvitusta joka puree niin aikuiseen kuin lapseen.

[Giselle Flores-Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book gives children an idea of what to sort of expect in a dentist appointment and it prepares first timers as well. it demonstrates how to brush your teeth as well and gives children an idea of what happens when they get their first wobbly tooth. it's kid friendly and would be great for discussion time.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really cute book for children! It has wonderfully colorful pictures, and the message about supportive friends is a great one! Good information about dental visits!

[Lucca · Rating 4 out of 5]

My dd really likes this series! Great reads for confidence building in your new reader.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

M enjoys the Maisy books, because they are simple and relatable. Another melcat book.

[Lizzy · Rating 2 out of 5]

You know, Crocodiles do not get Baby teeth. Still, Charley had an enjoyable time. I thought the dentist was very funny.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book to read before taking your child to the dentist to prep them and make them feel more comfortable.

[Madison · Rating 4 out of 5]

11/3/2023 - I’ve already had my first dentist appointment, but this is a great reminder on what to expect.

[Pen Winton · Rating 4 out of 5]

¡Cuantos dientes tiene Rodrigo!

[Helena Akuany · Rating 4 out of 5]

A reassuring and straightforward introduction to dental visits with Maisy’s signature charm.

[Annie MacPherson · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

[Christine Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book to read before you go to the dentist. When children know what it going to happen in a new situation they are far less fearful.

On his first trip to the dentist, Charley gets lots of moral support from Maisy and friends in a full-length story readers will be eager to sink their teeth into. Maisy's friend Charley has a wobbly tooth! He's going to the dentist for the first time, and he's a little nervous. Luckily, Maisy, Tallulah, Eddie, and Cyril are happy to accompany their toothy friend to the dentist's office, where they make some fun discoveries: a twirly chair that goes up and down, a special cup to spit in, and a proper tooth-brushing demonstration. Charley gets an x-ray, a smiley button, and a book to take home, but what will happen with his wobbly tooth?


Subjects

Dentists -- Juvenile fiction.

Dental care -- Juvenile fiction.

Teeth -- Care and hygiene -- Juvenile fiction.

Animals -- Juvenile fiction

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book got us through Henry's first dentist appointment, along with Dora Goes to the Dentist. Our favorite thing was the dentist's name: Dr. Biteright. Henry and I thought that was so funny that he asked the dental assistant and the dentist if they were Dr. Biteright. - 2023

Simple dentist walk through.
I would suggest Dora's Dora Goes to the Dentist for kids that can sit longer. - 2021

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este libro es muy lindo. Visitas al dentista puede ser un poco de miedo, pero Maisy muestra a su amigo que no es tan malo. De hecho, la visita al dentista puede ser muy divertido. Otra aventura Maisy maravilloso.

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[RC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charley is visiting the dentist for the first time for a loose tooth and he is a little nervous. With the help of his friends, Charley soon realizes the dentist isn't scary. He also learns how to properly take care of his teeth.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute Maisy story that talks about going to the dentist as well as losing your baby teeth. Perfect to read aloud to children, especially to prepare them for the dentist.

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rodrigo, el amigo de Maisy, tiene un diente flojo. Maisy lo lleva a visitar Dr. Dienteblanco. Rodrigo se entera de todo sobre su diente flojo mientras se divierta en su visita con el dentista.