The Crocodile and the Dentist
The Crocodile and the Dentist
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This humorous picture book by bestselling author-illustrator Taro Gomi will delight anyone who has ever dreaded a visit to the dentist.
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The Crocodile and the Dentist by Taro Gomi
Author-illustrator Taro Gomi has sold over one million books to date! Anyone who has ever dreaded a visit to the dentist’s office will appreciate this quirky and comical, one-of-a-kind picture book by best-selling Japanese author-illustrator Taro Gomi. Gomi humorously sheds light on the universal fear of dentists with playful and charming characters, uniquely illustrated to help children (and some adults) face their fears of going to the dentist’s office. Gomi’s humorous tale shows fear from both the dentist and patient’s angles, providing a fresh perspective on fear and evoking empathy in the reader. Patients of all ages will come away from the book with a new take on what it means to see the dentist, and possibly learn some coping skills along the way. • Light-hearted illustrations add humor • Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence • Children and adults learn to face their own fears Fans of Just Going to the Dentist and The Tooth Book will love this book. • Perfect gift for anyone with anxiety about going to the dentist • Great way to introduce kids to the dentist • Fun way to introduce children to empathy
"A hilarious, conversational narrative presents a simple idea, which is used to effectively explore fear and empathyDeceptively basic text and witty, expressive illustrations will delight youngsters, but could also convey a subtle message about confronting anxiety and seeing things from someone else’s point of view." -- BookTrust
"This is a good book for exploring how other people are feeling, and how those feelings might be the same as you, even if for different reasons. This could lead to exploring empathy in different scenarios, selfawareness and awareness of how other people might perceive things." -- EYE (Early Years Educator)
"This is a good book for exploring how other people are feeling, and how those feelings might be the same as you, even if for different reasons. This could lead to exploring empathy in different scenarios, selfawareness and awareness of how other people might perceive things." -- EYE (Early Years Educator)
Taro Gomi is an internationally renowned author and illustrator who has created more than 400 books for readers of all ages, including the award-winning Over the Ocean and bestsellers Bus Stops, I Know Numbers!, My Friends, and Spring Is Here. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781452170282 |
| ISBN 10 | 1452170282 |
| Title | The Crocodile and the Dentist |
| Author | Taro Gomi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Chronicle Books |
| Year published | 2018-08-21 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |