The Tooth-o-saurus by Nat Gibson is a well-written book introducing kids to personal hygiene and dental care. Noah loves to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. However, a problem exists: little dinosaurs have invaded Noah’s teeth. These dinosaurs love to munch on bits of mac ‘n’ cheese, cereals, cake, juice, and more. Noah can't get all the dinosaurs out of his mouth while brushing, so he needs to see the Dinosaur Catchers. The author describes Noah’s experience with the dinosaur catcher as they embark on a dinosaur hunt. At the end of the adventure, Noah is excited and knows exactly what to do to keep the dinosaurs from returning.

This book is simple, educational, and entertaining. The author has a good sense of humor, as the names of the dinosaurs gave me a good laugh. I love the illustrations by Dana Regan and the colorful pages, which meet children’s intellectual and cognitive needs. This will keep them engaged in the story. The writing is concise, straightforward, well-paced, and easy to comprehend. This book offers positive lessons and is a good way to teach kids to care for their teeth. The story describes activities that kids perform every day, such as eating meals and brushing their teeth, which makes it relatable and helps them learn quickly. It also features themes on personal hygiene, healthy eating, and more. This book is a good bedtime story and encourages imaginative thinking in children. I recommend The Tooth-o-saurus by Nat Gibson to all young readers.

The Tooth-o-saurus by Nat Gibson is a charming story about a unique trip to the dentist. Noah is a little boy who loves to eat. And he especially enjoys snacks, but unfortunately, so do the dinosaurs that enjoy the crumbs left on his teeth. Every snack that Noah enjoys, the dinosaurs are there to munch and crunch, and wreak havoc on his teeth. The only solution is for Noah’s mom to take him to the Dinosaur Catcher! This is an imaginative tale of Noah needing to be brave so that the hungry dinosaurs can be caught and his teeth can be protected. This story covers a range of dental topics, such as X-rays, flossing, teeth counting, and more. This clever story is full of imagination and provides parents with a unique way to introduce going to the dentist. It also gives children an adventure to soothe the fear of the dentist.

Noah is an easy character for children to relate to as he loves snack times and especially enjoys his sweets. Through him, Nat Gibson creates a conversation about overeating sweets and the importance of caring for teeth. Part of the fun is being introduced to these adorable and mischievous dinosaurs, such as the Fang-a-dactyl, who eats cakes, the Smile-a-don, who enjoys juice, and the Tooth-o-saurus, who gobbles up mac-and-cheese. The assortment of enjoyable characters and their antics will make children giggle, thanks to playful visuals by Dana Regan of dinosaurs munching on crumbs. The dentist visit includes what goes on during a visit, with the waiting room, tools, and lights, which prepare children for getting their teeth checked. The story features vocabulary and key words with selected ones in different colors, such as sneaky, ginormous, and roar. The Tooth-o-saurus is a sweet, creative, and imaginative tale that turns going to the dentist into a grand adventure of catching dinosaurs.