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If The Dentist Were An Animal

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Learning the ABC's of keeping a healthy smile should be fun! From Kangaroos to Dinosaurs, this story takes you on a great dental adventure! Written by a Dental Hygienist. (Activities Inside!)

12 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2018

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Rachel Grider

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221 reviews93 followers
December 20, 2022
Sweet & Informative for 1st timers!

Very sweet & perfect for a child to read before their first visit.
Gives good info in a fun non-scary manner. Recommend.
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1,484 reviews50 followers
January 25, 2024
I loved it!

A cute friendly book that is a good way to show kids the importance of brushing their teeth and gives tips too! My kids loved it!
3 reviews1 follower
December 3, 2020
Super cute! My 4-year-old son has a dentist appointment this weekend (not his first one but he grumbled when I mentioned it), so I started reading this with him. He’s asked me to read it several times, which is a good sign. His favorite parts are the mention of the crocodile & the picture of the sugar bugs at the end. This is a good book to set a positive & silly tone before a dentist visit.
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641 reviews9 followers
March 1, 2021
Adorable

If the Dentist Were an Animal is an adorable book about going to the dentist but then what if the dentist was, say, a kangaroo, or a fish. I absolutely hate the dentist and this book has helped me to see the dentist is just there to for me and the health of my teeth. 😉 The pictures are amazing, the message is perfect, and this book is just delightful. There are also some activities at the end of the book for that extra added enjoyment.

I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
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49 reviews1 follower
August 26, 2018
My daughter loves this book. It should be in every dental office. After we read it, she always wants to talk about the flossing chart in the back. It is so fun to imagine your Dentist, or Doctor being a silly animal, like an octopus. Besides being an entertaining story, the illustrations are fantastic.
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201 reviews
October 17, 2020
I won a copy of this book from Goodreads Giveaways. Bravo. Great book for young children on their way to visit the dentist.
51 reviews2 followers
May 22, 2021
I read this book to my class of 3 and 4 year old's and they loved it.
118 reviews3 followers
January 21, 2024
If The Dentist Were An Animal

I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. It was such a cute story and I think it would also help if you had a child who was unsure of the dentist, to have a fun with a little imagination before they go. My children enjoyed the story. Thank you for my copy!
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9 reviews3 followers
January 3, 2024
Dentist visit can be fun

This is a great book for first time dentist visitors. It was funny and colorful. We read it on Kindle but still did some of the activities we could. It would have been great to do them all.
1,257 reviews8 followers
February 6, 2026
Great to read before kiddo’s first dentist visit

I think this book make going to the dentist sound less scary and even a little fun. I like the whimsical way the author framed the job of a dentist. Can’t wait to recommend this book to kids.
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147 reviews
March 31, 2023
The kids liked this but it's not educational. It's more about making kids feel more comfortable at the dentist.
124 reviews10 followers
December 30, 2023
My granddaughter immediately asked to reread this book as soon as the first read ended. Solid storyline with fabulous illustrations and good rhyming.
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January 28, 2024
I liked the cadence and rhyming in the book. The overall messaging was very easy for kids to understand. I liked the activities at the end.
1,173 reviews1 follower
March 1, 2026
Dentist as animal.

A clever book to read and play the games too.
It may entice a child to want to brush their teeth.
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