Just Going to the Dentist

I liked this book for two reasons. First, the language was clear and simple and the first-person point of view connects the character with the reader. The language is very to the point in explaining the steps of going to the dentist while portraying the emotion of Critter’s first trip to the dentist. Second, I like the illustrations. I like that the illustrations show Critter’s true emotion and sometimes contradict what the text is saying. This shows how Critter will say one thing but feel a different way. I also like that the story is about a real-life event but the illustrations are of a non-existent creature. It helps address the issue in a real way but the characters make it more fun. The big idea of this story is to prepare the show more reader for their first trip to the dentist, explaining the steps and encouraging readers to not be worried about a dentist visit. show less

In my opinion, this wonderful book that shows the dentist is not a scary place to go. The main character, named Little Critter, can be relatable to other children who feel that going to the dentist is scary. I liked how the book was from a first person point of view. The illustrations in the book enhanced the main characters emotions about going to the dentist. Throughout the book you could see all the clear emotions that the main character depicted. For example, when it was Little Critters turn he said, “I had to see the dentist all by myself. But I didn’t mind—too much.” Little Critters face looked scared and worried. Critter then said, “I went into a weird room. It looked like a spaceship.” The illustrations of the show more dentist room really did look like a spaceship and that Little Critter was going to fly it. The illustrations were very bright and colorful. Each illustration offered a sense of reality. All the characters looked as if they were real and not cartoons. The writing really engaged the reader and flowed well with all the illustrations. The author did a great job describing all the steps when going to the dentist. The big idea of this book is to not be afraid of going to the dentist and to make readers more comfortable about their first trip to the dentist. show less

In my opinion this is a great book that introduces the importance of oral hygiene and that the dentist is not a scary place to go to. The language in this book was simple, suggesting a younger, beginning reader, audience. The writing flowed well and coincided well with the illustrations. When the author was talking about the dentist's room, they used relatable descriptions such as the room looking like a spaceship, and Little Critter having to sit in a funny chair. That character, Little Critter, was very relatable to young children who are nervous about going to the dentist. He expresses his own nerves throughout the story such as him nothing minding too much that he had to see the dentist all alone. The book pushes readers to think show more about places like the dentist not being so scary after all. The big idea is to not be afraid of new things that are helpful to you, such as a trip to the dentist. show less

This was an interesting book. It wasn't as good as many of the other Little Critter books I've read are, in my opinion. It didn't flow very well, and there were a couple of parts that I felt would scare a small child than reassure.

Still, it's a decent book to prepare a child for going to the dentist, particularly if you have an inquisitive child who wants to know every little detail.

in my opinion this was a pretty good book. I remember reading books from this series as a child, so I automatically enjoyed the book for that reason. The illustrations were also very will done, and coordinated with the text on each page. I liked that the book is relate-able to all children who are going to the dentist or those who may have already been. Although I liked the story, I didn't think it had much educational value, but young readers do love it!

This is a cute book about a boy going on a trip to the dentist. It explains everything that usually happens at a dentists office in a non-scarey way. It is very descriptive and would be helpful to younger students who have never been to the dentist and are afraid. They would know that there would be no pain, that they get to see pictures of their mouth, and maybe even get candy.

"Just going to the dentist" is a great book to read to preschoolers. Most children are scared of their first dentist trip because of the unknown. This book outlines exactly what happens and makes it a very positive experience.