I lost a tooth

The cover promises a cute array of smiling, gap-toothed kids, and the interior delivers, but this concise volume in the Rookie Read-About: Health series is also surprisingly detailed. In addition to general information on losing baby teeth and growing permanent ones, most pages also boast a Fast Fact about oral hygiene, early forms of toothpaste, and the science and usage of teeth (human or otherwise). The bright, happy pictures and the straightforward but upbeat text will help calm any lingering fears about a first wiggly tooth, and a small activities section in the back gives the guidelines to a healthy smile. It's all wrapped up with a tongue-in-cheek joke section that makes this more fun than (although, it's made clear, not a substitute for) going to the dentist.--Reagan, Maggie Copyright 2015 Booklist

K-Gr 2-In a straightforward manner, this series presents information about common childhood health situations. Addressing the readers directly ("Ouch! You fell off your bike"), the author walks children through the process of treatment and healing. She also discusses the reasons why these situations occur and how they affect overall health, presenting some very basic biology, complete with labeled diagrams of different parts of the body. The books clearly and effectively demystify various health issues and provide solid material, presented through an effective layout. Captioned photos of actual kids are used (warning: some images, such as those of bloody cuts, needles, and lost teeth, might be a bit graphic for the very squeamish), as are realistic portrayals of what to expect from these ailments and their treatment. The concept of prevention is also introduced, with useful tips about safety and hygiene. VERDICT Simple yet valuable options for most collections. © Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.