In "The Bear's Toothache" by David McPhail, a bear is experiencing great discomfort due to a painful tooth. Seeking relief, he visits various animal friends for advice, but each offers their own comedic and unhelpful suggestions. As the bear’s journey unfolds, he learns about the importance of taking care of his teeth and the value of friendship. The story combines gentle humor with an important lesson about health, encouraging young readers to be proactive about their well-being. The charming illustrations complement the narrative, making it an engaging read for children and their families. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Live Oak Reading Chests .

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1988 by Turtleback Books .

David McPhail has been a passionate artist since the age of two. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and began illustrating books for children in 1972. Since then he has created dozens of beloved books, including the celebrated Mole Music , which was a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, the bestselling If You Were My Bunny , Edward and the Pirates , Lost! and Drawing Lessons from a Bear . He lives in New Hampshire.