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Great way to explain and prepare for the dentist
My daughter is so excited about going to the dentist now.The book is very informative, so she will know what to expect when we get there.Great book for toddler's to learn about going to the dentist.Love this book.

Great preparation for the Dentist
My daughter loves Dora and she remembered everything in the book when we went for her first dental visit. I honestly think this book calmed her nerves. A must have.

Great overview of a visit to the dentist!
My daughter enjoyed this and it helped prepare her for her first visit to the dentist. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Care and hygiene    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. Dental care    5. Dentists    6. Fiction    7. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Movie Tie - In    10. People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino    11. Teeth    12. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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Too simple, no substance
I was disappointed and am reconsidering ever buying books online again!You can't really see what you are getting, and this is just too simple to be useful.

Doctor Maisy
If your child loves Maisy books as much as mine does, definitely add this one to your collection!Not only are the pictures colorful and inviting, but it also makes going to the doctor seem fun and exciting!Plus, it's always great to see Maisy and her friends playing different roles and doing fun things!Each page brings delight to my child's eyes! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - MiceHamstersGuinea Pigsetc.    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Preschool    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Medical care    9. Mice    10. Play    11. Sick    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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CLIFFORD VISITS THE HOSPITAL
Cute book,if you are preparing for a hospital visit and have other more informative books,this is a good one to purchase just for a light read-but still keeping with the subject you want your child to be prepped for.

Makes children's hospital visits easier
If you have a child who is apprehensive about going to the hospital, this is a good book. It teaches children about how a hospital functions and why we need it.

Children's tale
My little neighbor used to hate going to the doctor's but when I went to babysit her, and read her this book, she exclaimed that she wanted to go there more. I truly am touched by the fact that she wanted to go then. I reccomend this book to little kids because they are normally the most afraid of going to the mean old doctor's office. "Enchanting" ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Animals - Dogs    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Kindergarten    7. Dogs    8. Fiction    9. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    10. Hospitals    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Social Situations - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital   

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Sally Goes to the Vet
Beautiful illustrations, fun story that will appeal to kids & adults alike

"Just Close Your Eyes and Think a Happy Thought"
Sally tells this first-person (make that first-dog) tale of her trip to the vet in another Sally series winner from author/illustrator Stephen Huneck. Sally, who is perhaps a black lab mix, is bored inside the house, where the people's homework, urgent memos, passports, old socks, and underwear surround her. Thrilled by a weather change, she goes outside and plays chase with her buddy, tabby cat Bingo. She's so excited that she doesn't see a tree stump, and she falls over, hurt.
Give this book to your vet!
I loved the first three sally books, but this one really outdoes itself. Huneck's illustrations are worth framing and thew story lends itself so well to sharing with chilren who are taking their pet to the vet for the first time. Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Dogs    5. Fiction    6. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Veterinarians    9. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Great, great book to read before taking a child to the dentist for the first time!
Grab this book - this one should be in every library!It's a great hit at our house because in places, it's quite funny!Sister wakes up one morning with a loose tooth and thus, talks funny!The words are spelled as such so my little one gets quite the chuckle out of how sister says certain "s" words!Anyway, sister spends the entire day wiggling her loose tooth until it's time to take brother to the dentist for his checkup.The dentist finds that brother has a cavity and lets sister stand over the chair and watch while he fills brother's tooth.Brother does try to torment sister quite a bit about how the dentist is going to "yank our her loose tooth," so she is somewhat timid to get into the chair.However, she does and while she is busy asking questions and looking at the dentist's "yanker," the dentist feels her tooth in a cloth, wiggles it around and out it comes!Sister had no idea it even happened!She's pretty excited and thrilled about all of it and was very glad that brother was wrong about the yanker!She gets a dime from the tooth fairy and was very excited!
Wonderful!
The world lost a real gem of a writer when Stan Berenstain passed on November 29.Together, Berenstain and his wife, Jan, and eventually their two sons, created books featuring lovable but flawed characters who tackle just about every real issue that faces families.
More than excellent
This book helped me get through life and showed me the true path to spiritual enlightenment. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Bears    2. Bears    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Dental care    6. Dentistry    7. Fiction    8. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    9. Social Issues - New Experience    10. Early learning / early learning concepts    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears   

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FRANKLINGOES TO THE HOSPITAL
This book was great for my six year old preparing to go to the hospital.It was really important for him to realize that it is okay to be scared,that it is part of the whole experience,you just need to talk about it.

Franklin Learns About the Hospital, and Bravery
Kids love Franklin the turtle and so if they have to go the hospital, this book will really help.
The absolute best of its kind!
As a children's librarian, this is the best book I've found so far for children that explains what a trip to the hospital is like. In the story, Franklin accidentally gets a crack in his shell while playing soccer, and must have a simple operation to fix it. Franklin is nervous, and tries to be brave, but inside, he's a little frightened. Everything is explained, in detail, from the hospital bracelet with your name on it, how an X-Ray machine works, even the numbing medicine put on Franklin's hand so he doesn't feel the needle for the anesthetic. It also explains that while your parents cannot be in the operating room with you, they will be right there when you wake up! As with all the Franklin books, the illustrations are beautiful, and this book is no exception. All of the details are there, right down to the rails on the hospital bed and the IV stand. I highly reccommend this book to any child who's nervous about a stay in the hospital, or simply to anyone who's curious! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    8. Hospitals    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Medical care    11. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    12. Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings    13. Social Situations - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    14. Turtles    15. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Turtles   

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Wonderful!
The world lost a real gem of a writer when Stan Berenstain passed on November 29.Together, Berenstain and his wife, Jan, and eventually their two sons, created books featuring lovable but flawed characters who tackle just about every real issue that faces families.
Not All Doctors Are Bad.
Most children are afraid of going to the doctor (well a lot of adults are, too, but for completely different reasons). When the word doctor is mentioned to kids images of needles, blood, bandages, and strange looking objects come to mind. Reading THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO TO THE DOCTOR may help relieve some of the fears that children have when they know they are going to the doctor. Check-up
Its the cubs time for their first check-up. Sister is VERy nervous, but both of them are worried because they thing that they might get a shot. Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Bears    2. Bears    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Fiction    6. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    7. Medical care    8. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears   

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A MUST-HAVE if your child to going to the hospital
When my son was going to have tubes put in his ears and his Adnoids removed, we purchased this book.He was just barely 3 years old, but this book explained on HIS level everything that was going to happen to him (from the little boy's ear first hurting, to everything that happens at the hospital before and after the surgery).
Bright and cheery for very young readers
This book is about a boy who goes into the hospital for a one night stay after an ear operation.The pictures and words are bright, cheery and comforting to young readers.My daughter liked to read this book evenafter her hospital stay.It was written in England so it shows hospitalscenes (like children in group wards) which didn't apply to my daughtersstay.I pointed out differences between what would and did happen to her. A good book to show a very young child what going to the hospital will belike and that it isn't as scary as it might seem. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Preschool    3. Fiction    4. Health & Daily Living - General    5. Health & Daily Living - Physical Impairments    6. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    7. Hospitals    8. Juvenile Nonfiction   

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Bad book: negative things like pain and fear in the book
Yes, the artwork is clever and cute.But, this book, while it has some good information, is also laced with very negative statements that can frighten a child.It is meant to be humerous - but it is very negative.You judge: here are examples:
Kids loved this book!
This book had information about the names of teeth, cleaning techniques and funny narration from the teeth to the reader! Terrific read! We gave it to our hygienist and she loved it! She even uses it when she goes from school to school teaching about good dental hygiene.

Great book
As a children's librarian I give this book a wonderful review!Kids love it and so do my teacher's and parents!I met Laurie Keller at a library meeting and truly appreciate her creativity! We also enjoy her book "Scrambled States of America." ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Care and hygiene    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Dental care    5. Dentistry    6. Health & Daily Living - General    7. Health & Daily Living - Personal Hygiene    8. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Preschool Informational Books    12. Teeth    13. Juvenile Nonfiction / Health / Personal Hygiene   

Editorial Review

Kids who go to the doctor for a routine checkup shouldn't worry toomuch. Unless they accidentally throw a paper airplane ("zwish!") into thedoctor's eye. Or forget to wear underwear. ("Oops!") Or kick the doctor in thechin when she's testing knee reflexes with a little rubber hammer. ("Clack!")The beloved Froggy is his usual out-of-control self in Dr. Mugwort's office, andpreschoolers pondering an impending doctor visit will be relieved to know itwon't be too bad, might be fun, and could even involve a gold star or alollipop. Jonathan London and illustrator Frank Remkiewicz disarm their youngreaders with giggles in books from Read more

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Hide it!
This book was a gift to our daughter (nearly three).She loved the Froggy Goes to Bed book and I defended Froggy's misbehavior because that book kept her attention and was a favorite.However, Froggy Goes to the Doctor went beyond our line.Our daughter has never feared the doctor.After her two year check up she had to have blood drawn.She didn't flinch, and afterward she said she had "fun".I am very cautious that she does not "learn" to be afraid of doctors.I am less concerned about Froggy's misbehavior as I am about his fear of getting a shot.We hid the book, out of sight out of mind...

If You Like Froggy Books, This is One of the Better Ones
I feel a little sheepish giving this 5 stars. Frankly, I don't much care for the Froggy series. Here's the truth, though - it doesn't matter what I think. My 5-year-old loves all the Froggy books, and they serve as great motivators for him to continue learning to read. Wow!
This froggy books is as good as the rest of the froggy books.My 22 month old loves the froggy books.They are her favorite books to read.Froggy goes to the doctor isgreat for kids.I really like Froggy!This froggy book is great, it teaches the kids that froggy doesn't like going to the doctor just like them!Froggy is great for teaching kids things!!My 22 month old loved this book.She goes to the bookcase and always brings me a froggy book when she wakes up in the morning!This a must have!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Frogs & Toads    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children's Books/All Ages    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. General    6. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Frogs & Toads   

Subjects:  1. Animals - LionsTigersLeopardsetc.    2. Children    3. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    6. Juvenile literature    7. Medical    8. Medical examinations    9. Physicians    10. Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent    11. Sick children    12. Picture books   

Reviews (8)

Silly fears laid to rest
Little kids are easily frightened by new things, and the dentist is high on the list.The idea that a book could help a child overcome that certainly doesn't make any sense to me - but it works anyway!
Hygienist Project
We obtained a grant from First 5 Siskiyou to provide two dental hygienists one day per week to visit preschools in Siskiyou County and do assessments and education for the kids 3-5 years old.This is designed to make kids comfortable going to the dentist and to pick up and refer needed work to be done.The kids receive a toothbrushing kit and a book to take home.The hygienists recommended this book and the kids love it.

Worked for my 2-1/2 year old
My son had me read this to him about 20 times. When he went to the dentist the first time, he wasn't scared one bit and seemed to enjoy it greatly.
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Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Dentistry    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile Literature    10. Social Situations - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    11. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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If a Sponge gets a cold,it's called the Suds
Spongebob gets the suds and doesn't want to miss work.He goes to work and when he sneezes pink bubbles go everywhere. He spreads germs.His boss told him to go home.Spongebob calls a friend named Sandy. Patrick came over and told Spongebob horrible things about going to the Doctor.Patrick put corks in all the holes of Spongebob,but Spongebob sneezed and germs went everywhere. Sandy took Spongebob to the doctor and he got well.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Marine Life    2. Children's 4-8 - Animals/Pets    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Fear    7. Fiction    8. Health & Daily Living - General    9. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    10. Humorous Stories    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Marine animals    13. Movie Tie - In    14. Preschool Picture Story Books    15. Sick    16. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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We love Caillou
This was bought to prepare our 3 year old son for his first dental visit.He loved the gift choosing part! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Care and hygiene    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Dental care    5. Dentists    6. Fiction    7. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Social Issues - New Experience    10. Teeth   

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Harry's Dinosaurs
Ian Whybrow has come out with another wonderful picture book entitled Harry and the Dinosaurs say "Raahh!" It is a wonderful book to introduce the idea of visiting the dentist to children.A little boy named Harry is afraid to go to the dentist because his older sister told him that the dentist drills and fills teeth.Being a little afraid he goes in search of his dinosaur friends in his room.Harry takes the dinosaurs to the dentist with him and lets them try everything first.Harry felt better after his toy dinosaurs tried everything first and was willing to corporate with the dentist.He found out that the dentist office was not such a scary place.This is a great resource for children that have never been to a dental office and might want to know what is expected.The bright color cartoon illustrations are visual appealing to both children and adults.It is easy for children to relate to dinosaurs and their toys coming to life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Dentists    4. Dinosaurs    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Toys    11. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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Entertaining, easy read along material
Delightful story with great illustrations.My daughter and I laughed aloud with the text, and agreed that its a great book to learn to read with. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Fiction    4. Ghost stories    5. Ghosts    6. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    7. Humorous Stories    8. Sick    9. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Halloween   

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Corduroy Goes to the Doctor
This is an excellent book to prepare your child before going to the doctor. Many children are afraid of the unexpected.Being in the medical field, I find that children who are prepared beforehand do better.This book describes Corduroy's day at the doctor.It gives vivid pictures ofhim entering the office, being weighed, and having his throat and earsexamined. It also shows the doctor listening to Corduroy's heart whilegiving him breathing instructions! At the end Corduroy gets a shot as thedoctor explains, "We don't want you to get sick." My daughter(age 3) is great at the doctor's office and I really owe a lot to it toCorduroy!My daughter loves Corduroy!

A very helpful book
This short and simple book has been very helpful to me. My 1 year old son has to go to the doctor VERY OFTEN for ear infections. He seems to relate well to seeing whatCorduroy does there, and we talk about whenhe doesto the doctor and they do those things. I think it would be helpful toexplain to children who don't have to go often as well, in knowing what toexpect. The pictures are great, and the words are simple and to the pointfor young children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Bears    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. Health & Daily Living - General    6. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Physicians    9. Teddy bears    10. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears   

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Scared of the Dentist?Not any more...
This incredible book from Fisher Price was a life saver for my 30 month old twins!Their first visit to the dentist, just after 24 months, was a nightmare!This time, however, we read this book several times and talked about it a lot before going.They were so excited and knew just what would happen.Even the hygenist and the dentist were impressed!We took the book with us just in case, too! WOW!What a difference when visiting the dentist!
We read this book several times before heading to the dentist.We even read it on the way!When we got to the office, it was just like the book and the appointment went like a dream with my 2.5 y.o.!Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Lift the Flap    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Social Issues - New Experience    6. Social Situations - New Experience    7. Social Situations - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    8. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / New Experience   

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I LOVE sweet-blood!!!
I think this book is awesome!!!
I Don't Recommend This Book
I didn't really enjoy SweetBlood. Lucy Szabo was very negative and rude so I found it very hard to like her. When I read a book I want to feel the way the person in the bookdoes; laugh when she laughs, cry when she cries. In this book I didn't feel that at all, I thought she needed an attitude adjustment.
me like da sweet blud!
I like the book "sweet blood." Although the beginning is a little bit creapy.quoting:"blood is my friend, without it I die." sounded as though this girl lucy was a vampire that likes blood. But she just tends to think about vampires alot because her theory is that vampires never really existed. She thinks these "vampires" are really diabetics for some reason.She my be a tad bit droopy and scary to some people she as an attitude that I just love. She makes people think that she is mad at them but she really just doesn't care.But when she starts hanging out with "DRACO" or i think wade or something. this guy that gets people thinking is he really a vamp. lucy starts to change a little because she begins to sneak out and drink wine when she knows that can make her glocuse or blook suger goes out of controlle she just doesn't care.But when she finially realizes that she has to do something to controlle herself she makes a complete 180 in her personality. Only with the same attitude.But she shaves her head and acts like the old lucy that was more up beat and happy.That is the thing that I like. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Horror    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    3. Diabetes    4. Diseases - Diabetes    5. Fiction    6. Health & Daily Living - General    7. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    8. Horror & Ghost Stories    9. Interpersonal relations    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Social Issues - Peer Pressure    12. Vampires    13. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Adolescence   

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Children: Preschool    5. Fiction    6. Health    7. Health & Daily Living - General    8. Health & Daily Living - Visits to Doctor/Dentist/Hospital    9. Health & Medicine - General    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Medical care    12. Physicians    13. Preschool Picture Story Books    14. Social Issues - New Experience    15. Social Situations - New Experience    16. Juvenile Fiction / Health & Medicine