About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is obsessively wiggling a loose tooth or feeling anxious about the strange changes happening to their body. It is the perfect remedy for the physical frustration that comes with a stubborn tooth that simply will not fall out. This silly story follows Andrew as his parents, a dentist, and even the Tooth Fairy fail to remove a tooth stuck in his mouth. Munsch uses his signature slapstick humor and repetition to turn a common childhood milestone into a hilarious, exaggerated adventure. Parents will appreciate how the story validates a child's impatience while providing a much-needed laugh to break the tension of growing up. It is best suited for children ages 4 to 7 who are beginning to lose their primary teeth.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and absurdist. While the dentist uses a hammer and the father uses a car, the tone is so exaggerated and cartoonish that it is not meant to be taken literally. There is no real danger or medical trauma depicted.
