I Don't Want to Brush My Teeth Because It Feels Icky By Ellie Em From the I Don't Want To series, comforting rhyming picture books that help children navigate big feelings and everyday routines with reassurance, warmth, and gentle encouragement. Brushing teeth can feel cold, strange, and uncomfortable. For many children, that "icky" feeling is enough to cause a full bedtime standoff. I Don't Want to Brush My Teeth Because It Feels Ick is a gentle, rhyming bedtime story that helps young children feel understood while supporting healthy brushing habits without pressure or fear. When a funny moment with a baby sister makes brushing suddenly feel important, this relatable story shows that trying something hard can get easier with patience, reassurance, and a little humour. Perfect for winding down after busy days, this calming picture book supports positive bedtime routines while validating real feelings kids experience every day. Perfect for: Children ages 2+ Kids who resist brushing their teeth or dislike toothpaste Bedtime routines and calm night time reading Preschool and kindergarten families Parents, carers, and educators supporting emotional regulation Why do families love this book: Gentle rhyming text that is soothing and easy to read aloud Relatable emotions children recognise immediately A warm sibling moment that adds humour and confidence Encourages oral hygiene and tooth brushing without shaming Cosy illustrations designed to keep bedtime calm bedtime story for kids, brushing teeth book for toddlers, tooth brushing picture book, kids oral hygiene, dental care for children, bedtime routine book, rhyming picture book, preschool book, kindergarten book, gentle parenting book, books about routines and feelings. Part of the I Don't Want To series by Ellie Em, this story reminds children that it is okay not to like everything and that trying is something to be proud of. Because sometimes brushing your teeth feels icky and that is okay.