From the beloved baby picture book series Nabijam comes this charming story about brushing teeth. On a stage-like set, five family members take turns appearing to brush their teeth, going 'chika chika.' Short, simple, rhyme-like text moves in rhythm with dance-like motions, creating a joyful, musical feeling throughout. Rather than giving detailed instructions on how to brush or instilling fear of cavities, this book gently encourages children to embrace toothbrushing as something fun and to do it on their own, willingly. When the child brushes their teeth, Dad joins in, then Mom, then Grandma follows too. By showing the grown-ups following the child's lead, the book gives children a wonderful sense of pride and ownership over the process. The child and a little teddy bear run off together. They put their heads together, working on something, then turn around — ta-da! Toothbrushes in hand! The child and the bear begin brushing. 'Chika chika, one two, chika chika, three four' — brushing along to the beat. Dad comes running with his toothbrush. Soon Mom appears, then Grandma too. Now all five family members stand in a row, eyes wide open, brushing away enthusiastically. Front teeth, canines, molars, upper teeth, lower teeth — chika chika, chika chika — every corner gets a careful, thorough brushing. They brush their tongues too, then rinse with a playful 'orororo, gorororo' — and brushing time is done! Are they brushing their teeth, or dancing? Chika chika, kungjjak kungjjak — what a fun way to brush! This adorable baby picture book uses toothbrushing as its theme. On a stage-like set, five family members take turns appearing to brush their teeth together. With a consistent visual layout, the book creates variety through changing movements, gazes, and expressions — almost like watching a short animated film or a lively musical performance. The slightly clumsy yet lovable characters, along with the designer's own charming handwritten text, add extra warmth. The short, rhythmic, song-like text pairs beautifully with the dance-like movements to create a cheerful mood, and the phrasing even echoes the rhythm of familiar exercise routines, adding a playful touch. Children can also learn words for different teeth — front teeth, canines, molars, upper and lower teeth, even wisdom teeth — while enjoying fun sound words like 'chika chika' and 'orororo.' Rather than lecturing about brushing technique or instilling fear of cavities, this book helps children become comfortable with brushing through pure enjoyment, encouraging them to want to do it themselves. It's a wonderful read for anyone from one-year-olds to kindergarteners. Little Sprout-Like White Teeth Around six months of age, a baby's soft gums begin to sprout their very first white teeth. By about two years old, all of the baby teeth have come in. Because baby teeth are especially prone to decay, and cavities in baby teeth can affect the health and alignment of permanent teeth later on, brushing is important — but it's rarely easy. Babies often resist strongly, and parents may feel like they're fighting a daily battle just to get those little teeth clean. While healthy teeth are considered one of life's great blessings, brushing can feel like a chore for both children and adults alike, and trips to the dentist can be intimidating. So here begins Operation Good Habits — habits little ones can carry with them for a lifetime! This picture book focuses on one of the trickiest yet most essential habits in early childhood development: brushing teeth. Learning Through Joy Rather than explaining brushing techniques in detail or lecturing young readers on the importance of dental hygiene, this book takes a different approach. It doesn't rely on scaring children with talk of cavities and germs. Instead, it simply shows its characters brushing their teeth enthusiastically and joyfully, just like performers in a musical. Watching them enjoy the process helps children come to believe, on their own, that brushing teeth can be just as fun as dancing to music. Set against a stage-like backdrop, with a consistent visual composition brought to life through subtle shifts in movement and gaze, the book has the charm of a short animated film. The wide-eyed characters brush with such serious, earnest expressions that they can't help but bring a smile. A Child-Led Toothbrushing Adventure — Building Confidence As children begin to develop a sense of self, they naturally want to do things on their own — insisting on doing it 'myself, myself!' Of course, this independence often comes with clumsy attempts and little mistakes, which can make parents anxious. But nothing matters more than letting children learn step by step, building confidence and a sense of independence along the way. In this story, it's the child who leads the way in brushing their teeth.