By Marc Brown
Year: 1985
Publisher: Little Brown and Company, USA
Age: 6 to 8 years
No. of Pages: 32
Book Type: Picture Book
ISBN: 0 316 11246 1
Poor Arthur has a tough time at school. He’s the only one in
his class who has yet to lose a single baby tooth. His dentist reassures him
that it’s normal and that everyone is different. Arthur feels reassured even
when Francine is very rude and teases him because he hasn’t lost his baby
teeth.
This is an encouraging story about finding inner strength
and holding on to one’s identity especially in the, sometimes, mean and hostile, school hallways, cafeteria and playground.
Excerpt
“I was eight before I lost my first tooth,” said Dr. Sozio.
“Everyone is different.”
“Really?” said Arthur.
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