by Rachel Rose

This title, part of the Health Helpers series, is an introduction to the work of a dentist. It begins with the problem (My tooth hurts) and progresses through a typical visit to the dentist. Various children and adults are pictured and the text is simple and effectively relays the information. A nice added feature is a page with dentist tools.

Typical nonfiction features are included: table of contents, glossary, index and bolded words that might be unfamiliar. This is a gentle, effective tool to help ease fears about a visit to the dentist. It acknowledges the child’s feelings and demystifies the experience. Recommended.