What reading level is Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist?

Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist by Cecile Schoberle is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist appropriate for?

Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist?

Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist have any content warnings?

Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist?

Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist by Cecile Schoberle is 24 pages.

Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist

Cecile Schoberle

Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Visit to the Dentist

by Cecile Schoberle

Illustrated by Barry Goldberg

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Angelica and Susie sit in the big dentist chair, their mouths wide open, feeling the tickle of the toothbrush and the buzz of the little drill. Suddenly, Dr. Pearlies shows them a magic floss trick that makes their teeth sparkle. But just when they think the visit is over, something surprising happens!

Themes

Health & Daily LivingChildren: KindergartenChildren: Grades 1-2Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This charming early reader follows Angelica and Susie on their first visit to the dentist, where they learn important dental hygiene skills like flossing and brushing. The story is gently paced with colorful illustrations, making it suitable for children ages 5 to 8 who are preparing for their own dental checkups. There is no intense content, making it a reassuring introduction to visiting the dentist.