Brushing Your Teeth Can Be Fun

Brushing Your Teeth Can Be Fun (and lots of other good ideas for how to grow up healthy, strong, and smart)

By Munro Leaf

Universe Publishing, 2008

“Brushing Your Teeth Can Be Fun” is a very interesting informational text. At first glance, I assumed it would be a great book to read to kids about healthy habits. Upon reading it, I’m not so sure if I agree with that original statement. Although it covers a lot of topics about being healthy, it is written in a very strict tone. I felt as though the author was almost yelling at the audience at times. 

Kids can relate to the simple drawings and the fact that they may not want to follow all of these habits (as the author often points out).  But, depending on who is reading the book to the child, it could come across in different ways.

The illustrations are simple, black and white drawings with splashes of color that would appeal to a young reader. The font is large enough that it is easy for children to read.