Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth

Reach for this book when your child is experiencing the milestone of a first loose tooth or feeling anxious about losing something valuable at school. While the plot follows a missing tooth, the story actually focuses on how to use logic and observation to solve problems for others. It is an ideal bridge for early readers moving from simple picture books to structured mysteries. Jennifer has lost her tooth, but now she cannot find it. Cam Jansen uses her famous photographic memory and her mental click to reconstruct the scene. The story emphasizes kindness and teamwork, showing how one child's unique talents can help calm a friend's distress. It is a gentle, low stakes introduction to deductive reasoning for the 5 to 7 age group.