Arthur’s Tooth

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.

Open Wide!

Author: Julia Moffatt

Illustrator: Anni Axworthy

For Ages: 4 and above

No. of Pages: 32

Publisher: Evans Brothers, London

Year: 2004

ISBN: 978-0-23752-791-4

This is a great book to help introduce your child to dental care and dentists. It features a simple story line but it’s a practical book to help with children like Danny. He’s been scared by his big brother and does not want to visit a dentist for a check-up. He drags his feet until he realizes the dentist isn’t all that scary.

And the full-page, full color illustrations, definitely help.

Excerpt

Inside, Danny was surprised. It didn’t look like a spooky cave at all.

The dentist didn’t look like a monster, either.

“Would you like a ride on my chair?” he said.

“Wheeeeee!” said Danny.

“Open wide!” said the dentist. 

Tooth Fairy in Trouble

Author: Julia Jarman, Wikipedia

Illustrator: Mariam Latimer

Year: 2008

Publisher: Macmillan’s Children’s Books, London

Age: 5 and above

No. of Pages: 48

ISBN: 978 1 44720 961 4

Poor little Tooth Fairy! She’s harassed by Nasty Norman, a terribly rude and mean brat of a boy.

To add to her misery, she’s overworked and the Fairy Queen is quite cross with her too. Meanwhile Nasty Norman has set a trap for her but this time he’s bitten off more than he can chew. 

She’s, after all,  a fairy with a magic wand and secret powers!

This delightfully imaginative book belongs to the “I am reading” series from Pan Macmillan.

Excerpt

Tooth Fairy was in big trouble. She could feel herself becoming visible. Her fairy powers were draining away. Hoping she still had some left, she whirled her wand.

“Izzy wizzy, if you don’t let me out!

You’ll see your nose turn into a snout.”