<div>Vera's back and on the run again-this time from the dentist!-in this playful addition to an ever-charming series.<br><br><i>"Open, please," said Dr. Knoll.</i><br><br><i>Vera opened her mouth again. Suddenly she saw a whirring machine on a long handle coming closer and closer. It sputtered pink flecks.</i><br><br><i>Vera shut her mouth tightly</i>.<br><br>When Vera goes to the dentist for a checkup, she wears her favorite cowgirl skirt since it always makes her feel brave. But not even her special skirt prepares her for the whir of the tooth-cleaning machine, and Vera's off and running before Dr. Knoll knows what's happened!<br><br>A trip to the dentist can often be scary for young children. With charm and subtlety, Vera Rosenberry takes the fear out of this new experience and proves that a little reassurance goes a long way.<br></div>