Beam's break from brushing
Mimi Werna
Joe Werna
English

Beam has a fresh breath and a brilliant smile!

What is her secret?

1

Beam uses her red toothbrush to brush her teeth.

She brushes briskly, twice a day with toothpaste.

2

One bright morning after breakfast, Beam did not feel like brushing her teeth.

"I will take a brief break from my toothbrush!" she thought.

3

But, Beam's break from brushing was not brief.

Beam did not brush for three weeks!

4

"I do not need my red toothbrush anymore," said Beam.

Her teeth began to turn brown.

5

She lost her bright smile and fresh breath.

"You need to put the brakes on your break!" said Beam's best friend.

6

What will bring back Beam's fresh breath and brilliant smile?

7

Do you know?

8
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Beam's break from brushing
Author - Mimi Werna
Illustration - Joe Werna
Language - English
Level - First sentences
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