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Description
Want to know why you drool on your pillow or what your taste buds are for? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of the form and function of the mouth, tongue, and teeth.
Quick Summary
If you have a curious kid who loves asking "why" about everything, this little book will make them giggle while they learn why drool happens and what their tongue and teeth are up to. The bright, cartoonish drawings and silly examples like a sleepy dragon drooling on a castle keep the tone light, and the text is short enough that early readers can power through it on their own. It's perfect for kids who love gross-out humor or who are just starting to explore how their own bodies work, and it works well as a read-together for parents who want to sneak in a little anatomy without a lecture. The book doesn't shy away from the icky side of saliva, but it frames it in a way that's more amusing than scary, so most kids will come away thinking drool is cool rather than weird. If your child enjoys this, they'll probably also like The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body, which takes a similar fun-first approach to body basics.