Book Overview
Vera's back and on the run again-this time from the dentist -in this playful addition to an ever-charming series. "Open, please," said Dr. Knoll. Vera opened her mouth again. Suddenly she saw a whirring machine on a long handle coming closer and closer. It sputtered pink flecks. Vera shut her mouth tightly . When Vera goes to the dentist for a checkup, she wears her favorite cowgirl skirt since it always makes her feel brave. But not even her special skirt prepares her for the whir of the tooth-cleaning machine, and Vera's off and running before Dr. Knoll knows what's happened A trip to the dentist can often be scary for young children. With charm and subtlety, Vera Rosenberry takes the fear out of this new experience and proves that a little reassurance goes a long way.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0805066683
ISBN13:9780805066685
Release Date:May 2002
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.81 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.2" x 10.1"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Great book for 4-7 crowd
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
To begin, this book is NOT meant for 3 year olds. It states clearly from the publisher that this is for the 4-8 crowd, though I think by 8 the kids know what they are getting into at the dentist and don't really find this that entertaining. But I digress. This book is a wonderful book if read in the right context. Yes, the little girl ends up being scared of the electric toothbrush and bites the dentist's finger. But the dentist is not mad. In fact, he realizes that HE made the mistake by not telling Vera what to expect. And that's what kids want: to know what is about to happen to them. So I think this book is a good jumping-off point to open the discussion of going to the dentist and what it will be like. For many it's NOT just about counting teeth - it's actually cleaning and it's sometimes loud. When my kids were 3 I was not reading this to them, 4 is really the earliest. And even then, I had to keep my reading "tone" upbeat and fun. Vera books are generally wonderful, the illustrations are wonderfully quirky, though often words need to be changed or omitted (as with many children's books).
My kids love this book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
It has great lessons about going to the dentist and overcoming your fears. This book has meant so much to my kids who had somehow worked themselves into a frenzy about the dentist! It has vivid drawings and a very real story that isn't patronizing at all. We're working on collecting all the Vera books (they also really like Vera Goes to School).
Humanizing the Dentist!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
My 2 1/2-year-old and I love reading this book together. Instead of being scary, the scene in which Vera flees the dentist has become one of our favorite games: My daughter loves to run through the house "being Vera," and I chase after her as Dr. Knoll, saying "Come back, little girl! I want to clean your teeth!" My daughter loves the illustrations and now asks to go to the dentist all the time. It's a good read and has lots of details that kids would find fascinating.
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