Brushes Quote by Lauren Child
“Then I say, "Let's go and brush our teeth." So Lola says, "But Charlie, I can't brush my teeth because somebody is using my tooth." "But who would use your toothbrush?" I ask. Lola says "I think that lion. I saw a lion with my toothbrush and now he's brushing his teeth with it." "But it isn't this your toothbrush Lola?" "Oh," says Lola, "he must be using yours.”
About This Quote
Source Children's Book: The Magic Faraway Tree series, 1990s
A playful dialogue about a lion using a toothbrush illustrates imaginative storytelling and absurd humor.
In simple terms: Kids imagine absurd scenarios.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imagination.
Themes
imagination
humor
absurdity
Mood
playful
whimsical
Type
children's
entertaining
When to use this quote
- storytime
- parent‑child interaction
- creative writing
Key Concepts
children's literature
creative play
Questions to Reflect On
- How does absurdity aid learning?
- What does the lion represent?
A Different Perspective
May confuse literal thinking.
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