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Quick answer: The best books for Kids About Brushing Teeth include Brush Your Teeth, Please by Leslie McGuire, The Tooth Book by Theo LeSieg, How Many Teeth? by Paul Showers and twelve more picks chosen for story quality and age fit. Each book below has a short description, a suggested age range and who it suits best, with a comparison table to help you choose quickly.
Brushing teeth twice a day is a habit many children resist. These picture books make tooth care fun with funny characters, simple facts and gentle stories, so kids understand why brushing matters and feel ready to try.
Table of Contents
Quick Comparison Table
| Book | Author | Ages | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Your Teeth, Please | Leslie McGuire | 2-5 | pop-up fans |
| The Tooth Book | Theo LeSieg | 3-7 | rhyme lovers |
| How Many Teeth? | Paul Showers | 4-8 | curious kids |
| Open Wide: Tooth School Inside | Laurie Keller | 5-9 | funny fact fans |
| Clarabella's Teeth | An Vrombaut | 2-5 | toddlers who hate brushing |
| What If You Had Animal Teeth? | Sandra Markle | 4-8 | animal lovers |
| Brushing Well | Helen Frost | 4-7 | beginning readers |
| Grandpa's Teeth | Rod Clement | 4-8 | funny mystery fans |
| Doctor De Soto | William Steig | 4-8 | clever story fans |
| The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist | Stan and Jan Berenstain | 3-7 | first dental visits |
| The Crocodile and the Dentist | Taro Gomi | 2-6 | kids who like humour |
| Peppa Pig: Dentist Trip | Ladybird | 2-5 | Peppa fans |
| Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth | Lucy Bate | 4-7 | kids losing teeth |
| Bear's Loose Tooth | Karma Wilson | 3-6 | rhyme lovers |
| Dear Tooth Fairy | Alan Durant | 4-7 | letter writers |
How We Chose These Books
We looked for real, widely available titles that match the theme and the age range, and we favoured books with clear storytelling and strong reputations with parents, teachers and librarians. Age ranges are suggestions, not rules, so you know your reader best. Previewing a book before you hand it over is always a good idea, especially for sensitive topics.
The 15 Books
1. Brush Your Teeth, Please by Leslie McGuire
Animals show how to brush their teeth. Recommended ages: about 2-5.
Best for: pop-up fans.
2. The Tooth Book by Theo LeSieg
A rhyming look at teeth and how to look after them. Recommended ages: about 3-7.
Best for: rhyme lovers.
3. How Many Teeth? by Paul Showers
A science book about baby and adult teeth. Recommended ages: about 4-8.
Best for: curious kids.
4. Open Wide: Tooth School Inside by Laurie Keller
Teeth go to school to learn about themselves. Recommended ages: about 5-9.
Best for: funny fact fans.
5. Clarabella's Teeth by An Vrombaut
A crocodile spends so long brushing she misses all the fun. Recommended ages: about 2-5.
Best for: toddlers who hate brushing.
6. What If You Had Animal Teeth? by Sandra Markle
Imagine having a beaver's or a shark's teeth. Recommended ages: about 4-8.
Best for: animal lovers.
7. Brushing Well by Helen Frost
A simple nonfiction guide to brushing. Recommended ages: about 4-7.
Best for: beginning readers.
8. Grandpa's Teeth by Rod Clement
A whole town searches for Grandpa's missing false teeth. Recommended ages: about 4-8.
Best for: funny mystery fans.
9. Doctor De Soto by William Steig
A mouse dentist outwits a fox. Recommended ages: about 4-8.
Best for: clever story fans.
10. The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Sister Bear learns about check-ups. Recommended ages: about 3-7.
Best for: first dental visits.
11. The Crocodile and the Dentist by Taro Gomi
A crocodile and a dentist are both nervous. Recommended ages: about 2-6.
Best for: kids who like humour.
12. Peppa Pig: Dentist Trip by Ladybird
Peppa and George visit the dentist. Recommended ages: about 2-5.
Best for: peppa fans.
13. Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth by Lucy Bate
Little Rabbit wonders what to do with her tooth. Recommended ages: about 4-7.
Best for: kids losing teeth.
14. Bear's Loose Tooth by Karma Wilson
Bear's friends help with his wobbly tooth. Recommended ages: about 3-6.
Best for: rhyme lovers.
15. Dear Tooth Fairy by Alan Durant
Holly writes letters to the Tooth Fairy. Recommended ages: about 4-7.
Best for: letter writers.
How to Choose the Right Book
For toddlers, start with Clarabella's Teeth, Brush Your Teeth, Please and Peppa Pig: Dentist Trip. Kids who love facts will enjoy How Many Teeth?, Open Wide and What If You Had Animal Teeth?. For funny stories, Grandpa's Teeth and Doctor De Soto are favourites.
Tips for Choosing and Sharing These Books
- Read it first. A quick skim lets you spot anything that might need a conversation.
- Match the book to the child. A reader who loves jokes may prefer a funny pick, while a quiet reader may prefer a gentler story.
- Read together. Pausing to ask what a character might feel or do next turns a story into a conversation.
- Visit the library. Borrowing a few titles from this list lets you find the ones your child returns to.
- Revisit favourites. Children often ask for the same book again and again, and rereading builds confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best book on this list to start with?
Brush Your Teeth, Please by Leslie McGuire is a strong place to start, and every book on this list is a good option.
What age are these books for?
The books on this list suit roughly ages 2 to 9, and each entry shows its own suggested range.
Should I read these books aloud?
Many of them work well read aloud, especially with younger children, and older readers may enjoy reading them independently.
Where can I find these books?
Most of these titles are easy to find at public libraries, school libraries and bookshops, and many are available as ebooks or audiobooks, which can help reluctant or struggling readers.
How can I make brushing teeth fun?
Try a two-minute song, let your child pick their own toothbrush and read a tooth book together at bedtime.