The Alligator's Toothache facts for kids
The Alligator's Toothache is a fun picture book for kids. It was written and drawn by Marguerite Dorian in 1962. The story is about an alligator named Alli. He has a very sore tooth and needs to visit the dentist. The book was published by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard.
Contents
Alli's Big Adventure: A Toothache Story
This book tells the story of Alli, an alligator who lives at the zoo. One morning, Alli wakes up with a terrible sore tooth. He feels very sad and uncomfortable.
Finding Help for Alli's Tooth
Alli's animal friends at the zoo try to help. They give him ideas, but none of them work. The zookeeper also tries to help. He looks through his animal medicine, but he has nothing for a toothache. So, Alli has to go see a dentist.
A Scary Trip to the Dentist
Alli is not happy about going to the dentist. He has never traveled alone before. He is also scared that the dentist might be mean. Alli worries the visit will hurt even more than his toothache. He gets on a city bus, but he accidentally takes the wrong one! This means he is going to a completely different part of the city.
A Lucky Meeting on the Bus
Taking the wrong bus turns out to be a very lucky mistake for Alli. While riding, he meets a friendly little boy. The boy is also going the same way. Alli soon finds out that this boy is the dentist's son!
Facing His Fears with a Friend
The kind boy tells Alli that his dad, the dentist, is very nice. He says his dad is caring and knows a lot about teeth. The boy even promises to go with Alli to the dentist's office. He says he will hold Alli's hand during the visit. This makes Alli feel much braver. He finally gets the courage to go to the dentist.
The Surprise at the Dentist's Office
When Alli gets to the dentist's office, he gets a big surprise. His toothache was not caused by something scary. It was just a wisdom tooth starting to grow! Alli is very happy and relieved.
