About This Book
Reach for this book when your child discovers their first loose tooth or expresses anxiety about the Tooth Fairy missing their house. It is an ideal choice for navigating the anticipation and slight vulnerability that comes with the 'big kid' milestone of losing baby teeth. In this gentle story, Puddle's little cousin Opal is visiting Woodcock Pocket when she loses a tooth. When Puddle realizes the Tooth Fairy might not know where to find her at a guest's house, he steps in with a creative and heartwarming plan to ensure her hope remains intact. It is a masterclass in empathy and familial devotion, perfect for children ages 3 to 7. Parents will appreciate how the book models sibling-like care and the importance of preserving childhood wonder. The soft watercolor illustrations and quiet tone provide a comforting ritual for bedtime reading during times of transition or physical growth.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and gentle. It addresses the minor anxiety of being 'forgotten' by a magical figure, resolving it through family intervention. There are no heavy topics.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or kindergartner who is sensitive to changes in routine or who is currently wiggling their first loose tooth. It is especially suited for a child who relies heavily on the 'magic' of childhood and needs to see that the adults (or older figures) in their life are looking out for their happiness.
