Junior Library Guild

This accessible volume addresses why good hygiene is so important without ever seeming overly instructive. By comparing the habits of animals and humans, the book engages students’ imaginations and encourages classroom discussion, all while reinforcing healthy routines. Q&As and “Think About It” boxes offer thought-provoking questions (“Do all animals eat candies and sugary foods?”), enabling students to form their own conclusions about why people have to brush their teeth while animals don’t. The text is large, simple, and generally easy to understand. A “Keeping Clean and Healthy” checklist is included, as are a glossary and index.