Books like The dentist from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
In this lighthearted juvenile story, a schoolboy learns that the arrival of a dentist—formerly shrouded in unreasonably scary rumors—will not frighten him. With humor and reassurance, the book dispels myths about dentists and emphasizes the safety and importance of dental care for young readers.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mike Thaler
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