五味太郎撰文绘图的《鳄鱼怕怕牙医怕怕(精)》是一本帮助孩子链接生活经验的图书。仔细观察这本书的画面，我们会发现，在表现鳄鱼怕牙医和牙医怕鳄鱼的过程中，画面逐一展示了儿童补牙所看到和所经历的每一步骤：上牙科诊所――看牙医准备补牙器具――看到补牙的冷光灯和机器。然后，坐上补牙的椅子――任凭医生磨去蛀牙层面――填充龋齿――覆盖修补珐琅质――完成补牙。作者五味太郎在用文字和图画讲述故事的过程中，调动了儿童的生活经验，让他们在仿佛重新经历中理解故事，并感悟故事所包含的深意。五味太郎先生真是一个教育儿童的高手。
The Crocodile and the Dentist by Taro Gomi is an insightful picture book that gently guides children through the dental visit experience. Through detailed illustrations, it sequentially portrays each step—from entering the clinic and observing the dentist’s preparations to undergoing treatment and completing the visit.
The story uniquely captures the mutual apprehension between the crocodile and the dentist, helping young readers relate to their own fears while demystifying the dental process. This book serves as a valuable tool for easing children's anxiety about dental care through clear, engaging visuals and narrative.
