Rosie, Max, Liam, and Zoe are painting pictures, playing games, and having lunch, but Clarabella the crocodile can’t join them. She’s busy brushing her teeth—and it takes a long time because crocodiles have so many teeth! After she misses a whole day’s worth of activities, her friends surprise her with a giant crocodile-size toothbrush. Tomorrow Clarabella will be able to brush her teeth and have fun, too. Very young children will enjoy meeting the engaging animal friends who brush their teeth so cheerfully. Bright, bold, funny illustrations accompany this simple and spirited story, which highlights an important dental routine.

""energetic and sprightly...bright, bold pastel illustrations....a fun choice to share with a group. Sure to provoke toothsome grins."" KIRKUS Kirkus Reviews

""...thick, saturated pastels contribute to these endearing inhabitants of a whimsical world... appealing preschool-esque cast...clever punch line...worth re-reading."" Publisher's Weekly Publishers Weekly

""Clarabella's friends are true blue...effectively presented in an easy, repetitve text and lively, distinctive illustrations...energetic and richly hued"" THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

""amusing story about...brushing...teeth and...helping a friend...animals are playfully illustrated...quirky and bright artwork...eye-catching and funny."" SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal