About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts comparing their life to their friends, especially regarding the 'rules' or rewards in different households. This story tackles the common childhood frustration of perceived unfairness when one child receives more than another for the same milestone. Through the familiar Bear family, children see that while different families have different traditions, the magic and love remain the same. Appropriate for ages 4 to 8, this book is an excellent tool for navigating early social competition and jealousy. It moves beyond the mechanics of losing a tooth to explore the emotional weight of peer influence and the importance of gratitude for what one has, rather than focusing on what others received. It is a gentle, relatable way to explain that every family does things their own way.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with socioeconomic comparison in a metaphorical way (Tooth Fairy money). It is secular in its approach to the Tooth Fairy myth. The resolution is realistic and grounded in family values rather than magic.
