 For
the Truth Ask a Tooth
Dee Coghlan
Illustrations by Marijane Whitfield
Phoenix International, Inc.
ISBN 0-9650485-0-0
7.25 x 9.5 Casebound
48 pages with 22 four color illustrations
$12.00
Cecil L. Central has a
problem; the baby tooth has fallen out of young Victor's mouth and
has been dropped into a box. When Cecil is joined by Cindi Central,
another lost tooth, the two set off on an adventure that teaches kids
from ages five to eight years old what to expect when those first
baby teeth come wiggling out. Their story also shows how to start
a lifetime of good care for permanent teeth.
Using her thirty years of extensive dental experience, Dee Coghlan
has written a charming tale that includes toothbrushes and the Tooth
Fairy. Cecil and pals tell their story from a tooth's perspective.
With a host of dental characters—Miss Tooth Dee Kay, Harvey Halitosis,
and Dr. Hank—Cecil explores why he is on the loose and is educated
in the process. With Cindi as a guide, Cecil bites off a wealth of
dental knowledge, all illuminated by award-winning aratist and educator
Marijone Whitfield. Her watercolor illustrations make cuspids, molors,
and sugar bugs come to life and stay vividly impressed in your mind.
From baby teeth to bitewing X-rays, Cecil's adventure warms us all
toward a child's first experience with dental hygiene.
What a terrific
idea! Telling the story from a tooth's perspective. . .how original.
The illustrations and story line are a winning combination. Children
and parents alike will truly enjoy this adventure with a message.
—Henry
Matthews, D.D.S.
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