George Washington's Teeth
by Deborah Chandra, Madeleine Comora
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Author: Deborah Chandra, Madeleine ComoraIllustrator: Brock Cole
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-26
ISBN: 0312376049
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Square Fish
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Book Review: Brush up on George's dental dilemmas
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a splendid way to brush up on the dental dilemmas of President George Washington. Contrary to common belief, the author says none of his false teeth were wooden. This creative, well-researched, rhyming picture book documents the many dental woes of President One. Illustrator Brock Cole adds action and intriguing detail, with lovely, comical watercolor pastels of historic moments.
Complemented by text in rolling rhyme (a subtle poetry) and flowing verse (co-author Madeleine Camora has contributions to several anthologies of poetry for children), this is a book to add to the collection of children from pre-school thru sixth grade.
...and after George had been sitting a bit for his latest portrait to be painted,
"George stood up to have a look,
He fell back on his fanny.
'It doesn't look like me!' he roared!
'It looks like Martha's granny!'"
Famous portraits of George are featured in the concluding four-page Timeline, as well as photographs of his final set of denture, which are "carved from hippopotamus ivory, the plate swaged from a sheet of gold, and springs made of coiled gold wire." This detailed Timeline is based on George's letters, diaries and other historical documents, and provides bibliographic resources for further research.
The final note: "George's account books show that between the years 1772 and 1792, the medical bills for himself, his family and around 200 slaves amounted to $100 per year. By comparison, George's dental bills were $1,000 per year."
Records indicate George's chronic gum disease lead to recurring severe infections, contributing to his demise. Young readers may be concerned about the loss of their own teeth (since this is when "baby teeth" start disappearing).
Although not included in this book, parents, siblings and teachers may wish to brush-up on proper dental hygiene, to be prepared for questions that this book generates. A helpful dental hygiene website created by the Nova Scotia Dental Association:
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This book is highly recommended for Pre-School through Middle School, and for ESL learners.
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