Little monsters love digging tunnels. They live in white houses, and the more sweet treats they eat, the more energy they have to dig deeper and bigger holes. At first, this children’s book seems like a cheerful tale about a lively little monster, happily chipping away with its pickaxe. Whenever it spots something sweet and colorful, it gobbles it up, ready for more digging.
But the “little monster” is actually the bacteria and plaque that cause cavities. With humor and imagination, this story helps children connect the dots between a toothache and its cause, encouraging them to take charge of their dental health—before any little monsters move in.