Does a Lion Brush?

by Fred Ehrlich, Emily Bolam (Illustrator)

With a friendly and funny question-and-answer format which compares people and animals, this book provides the perfect vehicle for introducing children to experiences they all encounter as they grow and develop. While a lion may abstain from using a toothbrush, Fred Ehrlich's exaggerated humor leads perfectly to the fact that these are functions each child needs to master. Both author and artist present their material in a manner designed to be informative and reassuring, as well as funny.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Miss Sarah]

a preschool and up book about animals caring for their teeth as compared to humans. cute

[Russell]

Great book, but misses an obvious point and seemingly contains a slight inconsistency.

When showing the alligator with a bird, the allegorical fiction of the Egyptian plover picking food from the teeth of crocodiles immediately comes to mind. It's a reference that seemingly begs to be made on the page.

The child witnesses a dog cleaning its teeth with bones while a toothbrush and toothpaste lie on the floor near the dog. After learning about how tooth brushing isn't necessary for dogs (which isn't entirely true for every dog), the child still brushes the dog's teeth on the last page, potentially sending a mixed message to readers.

[Amanda]

Pretty cute story.

[Jaime Ann Sanborn]

Written by a medical doctor, this series of books explains life skills to children using facts and fun.

[Ame]

I'll fess up that I got the book for the cover. This is a cute primer for learning exactly who needs to brush their teeth (Spoiler: Not the lion), and how to brush teeth. :)