If you have a child who is a little freaked out about their teeth falling out, this is the book for you!

Very cute illustrations and funny characters, that end up competing for the “honor” of having the most teeth. The winner is quite surprising! What you and your child realize by the end is that teeth may be weird and even gross or scary, but they are a very natural thing and each animal that has them, might lose them or keep the, in dry different ways to us.

Fun and educational.

This book is absolutely adorable and wonderfully educational. It's packed with fun facts about various animals, making it both informative and highly entertaining. I was particularly charmed by the artwork, which portrays the animals in an irresistibly cute way. It's a delightful read that combines learning with visual appeal, making it a joy for both children and adults alike.

Great picture story book all about human & animal teeth. Full of interesting facts & fun illustrations.

At first my son was a little scared of the pictures in this book, but he ultimately loved it.
He now requests this book multiple times and as a bedtime book!

When I requested this book, I could not entirely guess what the ‘sea’ referred to, although the description gave some clues, and I am glad that I could not predict anything. This was a highly imaginative, fresh and original book with cute characters, interesting POVs and I loved how the themes and lessons were smoothly incorporated. We need more of these books.

‘Sea Smiles’ by Bonnie Kelso is an interesting book, but it left me with mixed feelings. While it has some charming aspects, overall, I found it a bit odd and not particularly enjoyable.

Plot: ★★★☆☆
The plot revolves around a very relatable aspect of childhood—losing teeth. This is a significant part of a child’s life, and the book does a good job of addressing this experience. However, the storyline felt somewhat disjointed and didn't fully capture my interest.

Character: ★★★☆☆
The characters in the book are relatable for children. The main character’s journey through the experience of losing teeth is something many kids will connect with. The inclusion of cute animals adds a nice touch, but it isn’t enough to elevate the overall experience.

Illustrations: ★★☆☆☆
The illustrations are, for the most part, cute, but they didn’t stand out to me. They felt a bit flat and didn’t add much to the story. While they do complement the narrative, they lack the vibrancy and creativity that I enjoy in children’s books.

Engagement: ★☆☆☆☆
This is where the book falls short. The story lacked engagement and failed to hold my interest. It felt somewhat mundane and didn’t have the spark needed to captivate young readers.

Readability: ★★☆☆☆
The readability is average. While the language is clear and straightforward, it doesn’t have the rhythmic flow that makes for a great read-aloud book. It felt more like a simple narrative than an engaging story.

Enjoyment: ★☆☆☆☆
Unfortunately, I didn’t find ‘Sea Smiles’ very enjoyable. The plot and characters, while relatable, didn’t come together in a way that was exciting or memorable. It felt pretty dull and left me wanting more.

‘Sea Smiles’ by Bonnie Kelso has some charming elements, but overall, it didn’t meet my expectations. The plot is relatable for children, and the characters are cute, but the lack of engagement and average readability made it a dull read for me. While it may resonate with some kids due to its theme of losing teeth, it didn’t leave a lasting impression. Not a book I would eagerly recommend.

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

A fun way to find out about teeth in sea animals. Fun, quirky and weird facts abound in this book.

This book is perfect for a dentist or any child who is frightened about dental work. A great adventure looking at different animals and the smiles they have.

Miigweetch NetGalley and Gnome Road Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. =

Readers embark on a delightful journey through the sea's toothy wonders. to explore the mouths of Wolffish, penguins, sea kraits, and more, discovering surprising facts and jaw-dropping trivia about these smiley sea creatures, including one with over 750,000 'teeth' that's sure to leave readers astonished! I especially liked the slightly 'weird' art style.

I recommend this book to readers who like to learn animal facts or have an interest in dentistry.

What a fun way to learn about teeth!

Kelso introduces a variety of sea creatures, many of them unfamiliar. The reader gets to explore their dietary habits, and more. It's pretty ASTOUNDING just how many teeth some of these critters possess!

This is a great book for children who have lost teeth, will lose teeth in the future, or just want to learn some cool information that they didn’t know before. I read this book with my niece and nephew, and we all learned something new. I have a feeling that I’ll be asked to read this book to them more than once.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gnome Road Publishing for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. #NetGalley #SeaSmiles

Love the meaning of this book. My son enjoyed it as he’s just lost two of his teeth. Really shows that you don’t have to be afraid of what you look like. Very cute storyline. And great illustrations. Can’t wait to read more from the author!

What a silly way to explore teeth with children who are in the process of losing theirs. Learning about the teeth of animals, and how everyone is different, can help show children not only the importance of their own teeth, but also that it’s ok to be different

My daughter thought it was a cute funny story. It was a great read especially about something a child is sometimes scared of.

My son who is now 6 and losing teeth absolutely adored this book. It was a cute and fun read for the kiddos.

This is a didactic and funny story. I loved the illustrations, they have bright and appealing colors. It has everything to make children happy.

This book had some really interesting facts about teeth in different animals. The conversation bubbles between the animals did not tell a story as much as needed for a read aloud type of book, so this books ends up being more appropriate for an independent reader. While cute, it definitely was not a favorite that will be read frequently.

I received an electronic copy of this book from the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I love Bonnie Kelso’s STEM book for kids. I always learn something new, creating wonderful quality time with my little one with lots of questions, giggles and fun.

This time, we learn about teeth. Not just human teeth, but all sorts of different kinds of teeth. The story introduces scientific dental terms, which are phonetically spelled and defined in simple ways that even Kindergarteners can understand. And yet this book is adorably playful, funny and relatable for every primary child starting to lose their baby teeth and constantly asks, why?

Gnome Publishing has great resources for teachers and parents on their website that let you dig deeper into the topic and can be used for early research projects.

All in all, this book is yet again a well-rounded and valuable resource for little scientists.

What an adorable book packed with fun and interesting facts! As a teacher, it’s always a big deal when someone in our classroom loses a tooth. It becomes the topic of discussion that gets brought up the rest of the day. I can confidently say that my students would be filled with giggles and wonder as they learn about each new sea animal and their teeth in this book, Sea Smiles. While informative, it’s also an easier read that will surely spark discussion. The illustrations are spectacular- thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book before publication.

This book is adorable and sweet. I loved the different personalities of the varying animals and their varying teeth. Connecting such a big milestone in a child's life to that of sea creatures was clever and made this a very interesting read.

As each animals is introduced, they talk about their type of teeth, how many they have, and how they lose and gain teeth. A lot of children's books miss out on the opportunity to make books more than just a lesson of the story. My toddler is in the why stage and likes explanations. The little educational descriptions of the animals and their teeth on each page helps grown ups explain things to our little readers.

Your child doesn't have to have lost any teeth to read this book for it to catch their attention and keep them interested. Actually, I feel that this is perfect for them to read BEFORE they lose their own teeth, so they understand what's going to happen when their older and to make it something fun to look forward to. Then they can come back to this book when they lose their first tooth to see how the animals do it.

Excellent book. I can't wait to read more by this author.