Review: You'll wonder where the yellow went...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2013
The children's books that I've reviewed are sometimes for pure entertainment, but many of the ones that I've reviewed lately tell a good story while teaching a lesson. In the last month, I've read stories that taught personal hygiene, proper eating habits, and how to cooperate with others, for example. "The Teeth That Looked for a New Mouth" is, as the title implies, about taking care of one's teeth. Young Luke steadfastly refused to brush his teeth, with the result that his teeth were yellowing and his breath smelled horrible. (And yes, he had a very indulgent mom - mine would have crammed my toothbrush down my throat!)  But a bad dream one night forced Luke to reconsider his aversion to brushing his teeth. If he changed his ways, both his mom and his teeth would be very happy.It's a cute story with nice rhyming text as Luke's teeth try to persuade Luke's friends to take them, and the colorful illustrations complement the story very well. I think kids will get the message.