bedtime · Ages 3-5

The Toothbrush That Wanted to Dance

A toothbrush wiggles through the bedtime routine, then stands still in its cup while the child climbs into bed.

The whole story

1. At bedtime, Mina carried her blue cup to the bathroom sink.

2. A small turquoise toothbrush wiggled inside the cup and tipped toward Mina.

3. Mina squeezed toothpaste, and the toothbrush wiggled before brushing began.

4. Mina brushed her teeth while the toothbrush bobbed above the foamy sink.

5. Mina rinsed her mouth, but the toothbrush kept dancing beside the faucet.

6. Mina wiped her face and carried the cup toward her bedroom.

7. Beside the bed, Mina set down the cup, but the toothbrush leaned out.

8. Mina pulled up her blanket while the toothbrush made one last wiggle.

9. The toothbrush stood still in its cup while Mina climbed into bed.

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