The pages have many humorous mazes and puzzles that are written in both languages to test a youngster s intellect gently. Tiffany, the tooth fairy, and her helpers Tessa and Trisha and their magic wands, Sparkle, Glisten, and Glimmer help children understand the importance of looking after their own teeth using a toothbrush and floss. Since all youngsters lose their teeth, the tooth fairies take the mystery and fear out of this life cycle event. This tooth fairy coloring book for Japanese and English speaking children introduces toothpaste, plaque and fluoride. Equally important is the cast of characters, the hygienist and dental assistant.
Every page is written in both texts allowing kids the opportunity to see another s written language.
This isn t a language textbook, rather one volume written in two languages. Youngsters of both societies will identify with the Jenkins family and their young children. Every culture has childhood fairies interwoven into the fabric of their background. Although Japan hasn t a tooth fairy, the children will be able to relate to the pixies in this volume. Writer and Illustrator Author, Karen Jean Matsko Hood and Illustrator, Hiroshi Hatakeyama have combined their talents in teaching in a fun way about dental health.