About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is experiencing the itchy, annoying, and slightly scary sensation of their first loose tooth. Robert Munsch provides a hilariously exaggerated outlet for the frustration that comes when nature takes its time. While losing a tooth is a major developmental milestone, it can also be a source of anxiety, and this story uses slapstick humor to transform that tension into belly laughs. Through the character of Andrew, children see their own impatience reflected as everyone from his parents to the Tooth Fairy tries (and fails) to yank the tooth out. It is an ideal choice for preschoolers and early elementary students who are beginning to navigate bodily changes. By leaning into the 'absurdist' side of growing up, the book helps normalize the experience while reassuring kids that, eventually, everything will work out just fine.
