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Books for Losing a Tooth for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Losing a Tooth for Ages 8–11

For chapter-book-age kids, losing teeth is familiar territory, which makes it good story material. These 74 books use the experience as a plot device, a source of humor, and occasionally a genuine emotional turning point.

74 books

Cover of Madlenka

Madlenka takes a walk around her New York City block to show off a loose tooth, discovering a world of global cultures r

Cover of What-the-Dickens

What-the-Dickens

Gregory Maguire

For the child wondering about the mysteries of the world or feeling like they don't quite fit in, this whimsical tale ex

Cover of One Morning in Maine

One Morning in Maine

Robert McCloskey

The discovery of a first loose tooth turns a simple boat trip to the mainland into a milestone morning for a young girl

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Rotten Teeth

Laura Simms

For the child who feels ordinary and wants to stand out, this quirky school story explores how finding the perfect show-

Ages 4–8

Cover of Arthur's Tooth

Arthur Adventure #8

For the child who feels like everyone else is hitting milestones first. Arthur navigates the social pressure and persona

Cover of George Washington's Teeth

George Washington's Teeth

Deborah Chandra, Madeleine Comora

For the child curious about history's quirks or feeling self-conscious about their own changing smile, this rhyming tale

Cover of 13 Stories about Ayana

13 Stories about Ayana

For the child who finds magic in ordinary moments like getting a new tutu or losing a tooth. These short stories celebra

Cover of Doctor De Soto

A clever mouse dentist must decide if he will treat a fox with a terrible toothache, even though the patient would norma

Cover of Ganesha's Sweet Tooth

Sanjay Patel's Hindu Deities

Ganesha's Sweet Tooth

Sanjay Patel, Emily Haynes

A little god with a massive sweet tooth accidentally breaks his tusk, turning a mishap into the ink for one of the world

Cover of Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth

Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth

For the child wiggling their first loose tooth and wondering what happens next. A comforting guide to the milestones of

Cover of Dear Tooth Fairy

Dear Tooth Fairy

Holly isn't so sure about leaving her fallen tooth under the pillow until she starts receiving magical, encouraging lett

Cover of Science Fair Bunnies

Clyde and Friends #3

Science Fair Bunnies

Two best friends face a tough choice: keep their loose teeth for the Tooth Fairy or use them to save their school scienc

Cover of Amazing Monty

Johanna Hurwitz

Life moves fast for Monty as he welcomes a new sibling, loses his very first tooth, and cares for his first-grade class

Cover of The Lost Tooth

Frankie and Friends #3

Christine Platt

For the child feeling anxious about a loose tooth and wondering how traditions follow them when they are away from home.

Cover of The Underhills: A Tooth Fairy Story

April and Esme #2

The Underhills: A Tooth Fairy Story

For the child wiggling their first loose tooth and imagining the tiny heroes who visit while they sleep.

Cover of Mimi and the Biscuit Factory

Mimi (Viveca Lärn) #1

Mimi and the Biscuit Factory

Mimi and Albert are heading to the biscuit factory for a class trip, but things get complicated when Mimi’s loose tooth

Cover of Karen's Haircut

Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix #7

Karen's Haircut

Karen wants a glamorous makeover to boost her confidence, but a disastrous trip to the beauty parlor leaves her terrifie

Cover of Double Fudge

For siblings navigating the chaos of quirky relatives and the frustration of a younger brother who is suddenly obsessed

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Medical School for Kids

Dentistry for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Bill Dorfman

For the child feeling nervous about their first checkup. This reassuring guide explains dental tools and procedures to t

Cover of Gibbus Moony Wants to Bite You!

Gibbus Moony Wants to Bite You!

Gibbus Moony is a young bat who can't wait to use his new fangs, but his family must remind him that their kind only bit

Cover of Dear Mom, You're Ruining My Life

Dear Mom, You're Ruining My Life

Jean Van Leeuwen

Samantha is eleven and mortified by her mother's every move while she deals with growing taller than the boys and losing

Cover of Narwhal's Sweet Tooth

Narwhal and Jelly #9

Narwhal's Sweet Tooth

Narwhal’s tusk is feeling funny after too many treats, leading to a lesson from a multi-toothed shark and a reminder tha

Cover of Taking Care of You: A Kid's Guide to Personal Hygiene

Lizzy Rockwell's Kid's Guides #2

Taking Care of You: A Kid's Guide to Personal Hygiene

For the curious preschooler or young elementary student learning how to take charge of their own health through simple,

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Wilbur Robinson

A Day with Wilbur Robinson

Search for Grandfather's missing false teeth alongside the eccentric Robinson family in a household where every room hol

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