Doctor De Soto Kindle Edition

This was an interesting book. My kids enjoyed it while they were learning to read. It wasn’t a favorite but still a solid part of our children's book collection.

I purchased this book, Doctor De Soto, on the recommendation of a reading teacher, who informed me that William Steig's books are great reading books for advanced 2nd graders. Steig's story lines are substantial, and while the language and word usage are a little "mature", it is age appropriate.The general maxim, in 1st and 2nd grades, a child is learning to read; while starting in 3rd grade, "a child reads to learn." I am trying to get my child ready for 3rd grade reading and comprehension. I wanted my child to have a book with a story line that was a little more complex, not so formulaic or predictable. In addition, I wanted a reading book where there were many more multi-syllable words and advance vocabulary. Due to being out of school (COVID-19), she did not get a lot of advance phonics, and this book served as good practice, while telling an interest and unique story.

This is the story of Doctor De Soto, a mouse who is a dentist to other animals. All other animals except "dangerous" animals, that is -- dangerous to mice. Dr De Soto and his assistant, Mrs. De Soto, will not (Repeat: Not!) treat cats, no matter what dental pain a cat may be in.But then one day a fox (Dangerous Animal!) stands out on the street beneath the dentist's office and wails in pain from a sore tooth. Even though they know they shouldn't do so, the De Soto's allow the fox into their office and Dr. De Soto extracts the sore tooth. The fox immediately thinks of eating the two mice. But Dr. De Soto has built a new gold tooth for the fox, and the tooth can't be installed until the next day, so the fox puts off eating the mice until tomorrow.Dr. De Soto and his wife are up all night, knowing that when the dentist inserts the gold tooth, the fox will eat them. But then Dr. De Soto gets a brilliant idea. The next day, before he installs the fox's tooth, he asks the fox if he would like to be the very first recipient of a new preparation which will prevent cavities or any kind of tooth pain ever again. The fox readily agrees and Dr. De Soto applies the formula to each tooth. Then he tells the fox to close his jaws tight and keep them closed for a full minute. The result is delicious -- for the reader and the De Soto's, but not for the fox.

A wonderful tale . Once you read the book to a child, I am sure you will purchase more for other children . A great present for your Dentist. they will love to read to their own children . One of my favorite children's books which I read to my grandson.

I've loved this book for well over 25 years... one of my all-time favorites!! Our children grew up loving it, too! It's so well written... the characters are all so charming, and the vocabulary used is just delightful. I was so glad to find that Amazon is carrying it so that my grandchildren and lots of other families can have this book in their homes, too... thank you, thank you, and thank you!!!

as a former teacher always liked this story ...when I taught 3rd grade this was a mandatory story to read for literature. It was a cute. Bought for my granddaughter because she will be losing teeth now that she is 6 years old. The basic story is about deception , sly fox BUT the mouse dentist and his wife are full of compassion and will not be outsmarted by the fox. Very cute story to read to your child or student.

Children love this book. He was a great writer.

Please collect as many as you can of William Steig's books. They will be treasured for years.

A book that we read to our children and now read to our granddaughter

Brilliant and very funny - I bought it for my dentist

Such a great story! I love it & my children do too.

We love Dr. De Soto. The author does a tremendous job creating wonderful imagery and does not limit the choices of words he delivers to his young audience. We enjoyed learning new descriptions through this magnificent book.

William Steig is a fantastic author. He has a real way with words and spinning a yarn. His stories appeal to the reader (adult) as well as the child. My daughter loves this story and has for several years now. We return to this title and others by Steig on a regular basis. I believe I read one complaint about the blood on the tooth. You know your kids best. If they're put off by such a thing avoid it, but I can't imagine more than one out of fifty or even a one of a hundred being bothered. I'm much more likely to be offended by trite, poorly written stories and you sure won't find that here.