Book Review: George Washington’s Teeth #warw

Say it Rah-shay By Feb 05, 2014 34 Comments

February is National Children’s Dental Awareness Month. This, along with President’s Day on February 17th, inspired me to share George Washington’s Teeth, an amusing book which chronicles the trials of George Washington’s teeth issues.


All of my life I had been taught that George Washington had teeth made of wood. In Deborah Chandra and Madeleine Comora’s George Washington’s Teethwe learn that Washington had many, many issues with his teeth through an entertaining created with rhyming text. 

Brock Cole’s illustrations are a bit busy but he perfectly captures the look of pain and despair on George’s face as George attempts to save his teeth.

 

This book reads well with a group or smaller audiences. There is a timeline of George’s life included with important events from his life created from his own letters, diaries and accounts.

Stop by your library or click my affiliate link to get a copy for yourself. And remember: be true to your teeth or they will be false to you.

 

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34 Comments

  1. Mary Knapp says:

    I remember hearing about Pres. Washington’s teeth down through the years, so the book sounds interesting. Putting it on my list of books for gifts. Thanks.

    1. Rachee says:

      It’s a cute one. I’m sure your littles will love it.

  2. Thien-Kim says:

    I think my kids would get a kick out of this book!

  3. Terry says:

    I too have heard all my life that George Washingtons teeth were made of wood. Wonder if he got splinter in his gums…. had to be very uncomfortable.

  4. JoBeth Butcher says:

    MY KIDS WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK. wHAT A CUTE WAY TO TEACH ALSO. wHO DOESN’T LOVE READING TO THEIR KIDS!

  5. I can definitely relate to George Washington with problems with teeth–after untold interventions over the years–I finally conceded defeat-I was told I had genetically bad teeth-Take it from from ME and George Washington-if at all possible-keep your teeth!! This sounds like a cute book which I could probably relate to unfortunately.

  6. Michele says:

    I can definitely relate to George Washington with problems with teeth–after untold interventions over the years–I finally conceded defeat-I was told I had genetically bad teeth-Take it from from ME and George Washington-if at all possible-keep your teeth!! This sounds like a cute book which I could probably relate to unfortunately.

  7. Know exactly what you mean, runs in my family as well. But this sounds like a fun book for my kids to read!

  8. Candi says:

    I didn’t know there was a book about that. I thought he had wooden teeth too. Until you think about it as an adult. lol

  9. Lawna Young says:

    Oh, gosh…this totally reminds me! I need to check around to see which children dentists in my town will accept my hubs insurance. My mother recently took him to the dentist and he totally freaked out. :/

    1. Rachee says:

      Poor thing! That first dental visit can be awful for adults and children!

  10. Lawna says:

    This totally reminds me, I need to call around to see if my hubs insurance covers childrens dentists in our area. My mother recently took him and he totally freaked out. This sounds like a great book to help teach children about dental health.

  11. amanda says:

    This seems like an interesting way to teach history through story telling.

  12. Dentist visits, thanks for the reminder my 6 year old see hers in March and I got to find a way to get back with mine after all my health issues. Good price for the book those Ive seen some for over 15 dollars.

  13. I actually visited a historical house here in NYC one time that had a pair of George Washington’s wooden teeth. I was just telling my student’s about this.

  14. I totally want to have my nine year old read this!! It sounds like a great book. My kids are good about the dentist, but I want to keep it that way.

  15. Ashley Wintters says:

    My nephew would love this book. He is all about history. I on the other hand hurt just thinking about teeth right now….I've got a broken one 🙁

  16. What age would you recommend this book for? It sounds like fun!

    1. Rachee says:

      Hi Alexis!
      I read this book with the preschool group who came to the library but have also shared it with 5-8 year olds.

  17. Rosey Marie says:

    Oh my gosh, I forgot that fact about the teeth being made of wood back in the day. what a fun reminder!

  18. Pam W says:

    It looks like a cute book! I had always heard about George Washington’s teeth so it would be fun to pass that knowledge down.

  19. Vinma Joseph says:

    Very interesting book! Who would have thought George Washington had teeth problems! I am curious now, will have to look for this book in the library!

  20. I had heard the rumors as well that his teeth were made of wood. I would love to read this book so would my oldest who is a big history fan.

  21. Teddy Out Ready says:

    I think my little one would love to read this book, even presidents have some problems and, like George Washington, had to take care of his teeth.

  22. Lori T. says:

    So this book sounds really cool. My daughter did a report on G.W. and we were able to go out to Mount Vernon and see his teeth. They didn’t look too comfortable.

  23. Annie says:

    Poor George! I inherited genetically good teeth from my mom thank goodness!

  24. Growing I heard the story of Washington’s teeth. I totally forgot about that. This book seems like a cute way to remind myself and introduce the story to my son

  25. Maria says:

    What a cute book for our little ones. My kids are obsessed with their teeth so this is perfect for them.

  26. Melanie says:

    What a cute books for the kids. They hate going to the dentist, hey this could be one to take with them and read with them

  27. Amanda Love says:

    Sounds like a great book. I was told he had wooden teeth too. This would be fun for my 9 year old to read and it’s super cheap as well. May just get it for him. Thank a lot.

  28. This is a a great classic story!. i love that there is a children's version to share. 🙂

  29. Nikki says:

    This sounds like such a cute book! I love that it teaches kids both about George Washington and about good dental health!

  30. Melanie Roberts says:

    Very interesting book, loved your review and can't wait to check out the book now… Shhh don't tell my daughter that a President hat teeth problems, we are currently going through "You better brush your teeth or they fall out" phase..lol

  31. Trianna says:

    I need to get this for my son. We’re going through all kinds of drama when it comes to the brushing of teeth!

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