Acorn and the Toothpaste Tangle is a warm, playful children’s picture book about what happens when something as ordinary as brushing your teeth feels anything but ordinary.
For Acorn, toothpaste isn’t just toothpaste. The taste, texture and whole toothbrushing routine can feel like a lot, and forcing it isn’t going to make those feelings disappear.
Through rhyme, humour and a little squirrel-sized chaos, Acorn’s story helps children explore sensory differences around toothbrushing while reminding them that finding a way that works for their brain and body matters.
Created with neurodivergent children and families in mind, this is a story about understanding, adapting and approaching everyday challenges with kindness rather than judgement.
Perfect for:
- Children who find toothbrushing tricky or overwhelming
- Sensory-sensitive and neurodivergent children
- Starting gentle conversations about different needs
- Families looking for stories where children can feel seen and understood
Written by Stefanie Simpson
Illustrated by Fatima Kaleem
Every copy purchased directly from Mammy Squirrel is signed by the author.
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