How long does it take to read The Tooth Book?
The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss takes about 45 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 45 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1981. 41 pages, about 11,275 words. Written for children.
2 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 45 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 28 minutes |
The page count is the median across 13 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Rhyming text and illustrations briefly point out what animals have teeth, their uses, and how to care for them.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme, Teeth, Fiction, Juvenile fiction, Dental Health Education, Size and shape