Have you ever
lost a baby tooth,
placed it under your
pillow and found a coin
left by the tooth fairy?
In many countries around
the world, there is no such
thing as the Tooth Fairy.
Instead there is ...
At some point during Grade One our library literature choices usually center on teeth and the tooth fairy. I have a number of favourites which I love to share such as Andrew's Loose tooth by Robert Munsch, The Tooth Ball by Philippa Pearce, Wibble Wobble by Miriam Moss and The Tooth Fairy by Peter Collington. One of the most interesting books in our school library is Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions Around the World by Selby Beeler & G.Brian Karas. This is the book where I first discovered that there are so many variations on the tooth fairy. I like the idea of throwing a tooth up - a bottom tooth - so the new one will grow straight and strong reaching up to the old one. I also like the idea of burying a tooth at a university where you hope you child might study in the future.
Not everyone believes in the tooth fairy. In some cultures teeth are collected by mice. This little tooth mouse lives in France. She finds herself in a grand cathedral and hears the Tooth Mouse - La Petite Souris - ready to announce her successor. To prove worthy of this honour there are three tasks or challenges to complete. Sophie is so excited. She is sure she can meet the challenge.
1. Bring me the whisker of a cat
2. Bring me a silver coin
3, Make a plan for the use of all the baby teeth you collect
Sophie's solution to problem number three is sure to make you smile. Susan Hood has created a charming story for all young children to enjoy. Here is review in the New York Times and one in Kirkus. You can see all the book illustrations here.
You might also enjoy April Underhill, tooth fairy by Bob Graham, Oliver Sundew Tooth Fairy by Sam McBratney (one of my most favourite books in the whole world!) and Little Big Feet by Ingrid Schubert.
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