Review: The prettiest character in the pond
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 22, 2013
Illustrated with colorful pencil drawings in a childlike, naive style, this is an endearing story that may help prepare your child and alleviate her fears before the dentist appointment.The author, Rhonda Patton, drives the story towards its emotional relief by introducing Raymond's friend, Ted, who drives him to the office while telling his of his own experience with the dentist. This has a calming effect on Raymond's nears. Also, the dentist himself is described with lovely humor, "The dentist came in and talked to Raymond about how he needed to brush his teeth every day so they would be the prettiest in the pond."No wonder that in the end, "Raymond cuddled up in bed and realized he wasn't afraid anymore..."Five stars.