About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts wiggling their first loose tooth and is grappling with the mixed emotions of excitement and fear of losing something that is part of them. It provides a lighthearted way to discuss the transition into being a big kid while normalizing the accidental mishaps that happen during this milestone. Amelia Bedelia faces a classic childhood crisis when she loses her tooth, finds it, and then loses it all over again. Through the series' signature wordplay and literal-minded humor, the story explores resilience and problem-solving. It is an ideal choice for emerging readers who need a confidence boost through funny, relatable situations and a hopeful resolution that celebrates growing up.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and realistic. It deals with the minor 'trauma' of losing a physical object of value, but the approach is humorous and the resolution is hopeful.
