The Tooth Witch

by Nurit Karlin

An apprentice witch who is assigned to help the bungling old Tooth Witch is magically transformed into the Tooth Fairy.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Halloween, Fiction, Fantasy

28 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Mariah Roze · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a super cute story about how the tooth fairy came to be :)

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

When the Tooth Witch bungles her job, and drops the bag of children's teeth she had been collecting, the witches call a special meeting and appoint a young witch named Abra Cadabra as her assistant. Abra Cadabra wants to know everything about her new job, and she has decided opinions about it. She doesn't like that the Tooth Witch fails to leave anything behind for the children, in exchange for their teeth, and she doesn't like that the teeth are turned into rocks in people's gardens. Taking action to change matters, when the Tooth Witch is sent on vacation, Abra Cadabra finds herself transformed from witch to Tooth Fairy...

Originally published in 1985 as The Tooth Witch, this story from author/artist Nurit Karlin was also apparently released in 1999 as Abra Cadabra and the Tooth Witch , together with a moon pillow and a tooth pouch. I found the story engaging, and although its basic premise - a good little witch not fitting in with her nastier elders - is not that unusual in the world of witchy picture-books, the resolution of the tale - the witch turning into a fairy - is. The artwork is cute, in a cartoon-like way, but not particularly to me taste. Recommended to picture-book readers who enjoy witchy fare, and to anyone looking for children's stories about the Tooth Fairy.

[LouAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always the best book for first time tooth loss, but is out of print. Found a used copy. Also title The Tooth Witch.

[Isamarflete · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about before the tooth fairy exsited, a grumpy old witch had the task of colleting childrenś teeth after doing the job well for 600 years.


I like this book because it is very interesting the books. I like a lot because it says words that we can learn.

[Esmerlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author of Book: Nurit karlin

Name of reviewer Esmerlyn santana

This book is about : of a witch was bured and was called the witch of the teeth and had nothing to eat
I like/ this book because: i like because he talks about a witch and I would see one witch i give this book 5 stars.

[Kitty Tomlinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Children's picture book that tells of how a tooth witch was replaced by the tooth fairy. Fun Read. Tumble Book

[Adrianne Rosal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love the stories behind special characters we have grown up with. Find out how the tooth fairy got her job.

[Erin Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picture Book Project
Category: Tumblebook #1
Source Tumblebooks


What a cute way to tell the story of the origin of the tooth fairy! I have never read a tumblebook before and really enjoyed the various features it offered. This story by Nurit Karlin explains an interesting perspective of how the tooth fairy came along, as it presents the tooth fairy as originally being a witch. She is different than most witches however, and it is this difference that allows her to become a fairy instead. Her creativity and kindness lead her to a new lifestyle, one that leaves her liberated. I loved the animated illustrations of this story and how they truly brought the story to life. The online features allowed the story to be read in an intriguing voice, with different uses of voices for different characters. As mentioned before, the illustrations are animated, and my favorite part about this was how the witches could fly all around the "page." I would like to use this story in first grade as a silly story to help students think creatively. First grade aged children are most likely to lose teeth than other grades (for the most part), so I think a lot of students would be able to realte to the story. Afterwards, a classroom discussion could be held to discuss different stories about losing teeth, in order to encourage discussion skills. Overall I enjoyed reading my first tumblebook and look forward to using this interactive reading strategy in my future classroom, as the technological incorporation will more than likely intrigue students.

[Hayley Laporte]

This story is about the Tooth Witch that goes around and collects everyone’s lost teeth. She is getting old though and very bored of her job. Abara Cadabra was chosen to help the tooth witch with her duties. The Tooth Witch only ever took teeth but Abara Cadabra wanted to leave something behind in return for the teeth. The Tooth Witch had to leave and Abara Cadabra had to go retrieve the bag of teeth from the moon. She decided to spread the teeth across the sky and she became the Tooth Fairy.
This is a great story for kids and it's something they can relate to. Kids always get excited when they lose a tooth and they get a visit from the tooth fairy. I think this is great for children's imagination and this can be very believable to them. It's great for them to think about where the Tooth Fairy comes from. The book also comes with a moon and a bag attached to it so you can put your tooth in it and put it under your pillow. This way the Tooth Fairy will come and she can get your tooth easily. I think kids need to have an active imagination and this will help them to continue that. The illustrations in this book are very simple but they go along with the story very well. The details in the facial expressions really helps add meaning to the story. This was one of my favorite books as a kid and I loved the tooth fairy. It's always good for kids to believe in something.

[Britny Ohliger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story of an old witch who collects teeth for hundreds of years. She loses a bag of teeth and is replaced by a younger witch named Abra Cadabra, who becomes the tooth fairy. I loved this book because of the experience it creates for the reader. There is background music, moving animation, and the story is read to you. There is even an option to read it yourself without the help! Tumblebooks bring the story to life!

[Kelsie Williams · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a book that I viewed as a Tumble Book. I think that it would be good for grades K-2 when students are experincing loosing teeth. I believe the younger kids will enjoy this tumble book more than older. Personally, it didn't seem too exciting to me, but again I think that younger students can relate and therefore would enjoy it.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute picture book that helps students work on their sequencing skills. This book has so many events that happen because of each other that sequencing practice is a natural application for this one. Also a cute book for prediction of what the tooth witch does with teeth, versus what The main character does with them.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this story, a witch takes teeth from children and turns them into rocks. She gets a helper, and then is forced to go on vacation. The helper witch turns the teeth into stars and becomes the Tooth Fairy.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must have for every parent embarking on the "1st loose tooth" phase. Explains where the tooth fairy came from in a really cute story.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun story about how the tooth fairy came to be. It's a unique take on a well-known character.

[Angela Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun book to use in Kindergarten when children are losing teeth. It introduces the tooth fairy.

[Trudy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was in the Halloween section at our library. Rosie was obsessed with it, and now tells me about how the tooth fairy works all the time.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

The little witch Abra Cadabra is assigned to help the Tooth Witch collect the discarded baby teeth from children around the world and ends up becoming the Tooth Fairy.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Abra Cadabra and the Tooth Witch [With Pillow and Tooth Bag] by Nurit Karlin is a book that the tooth witch is tired of her job... she needed a helper

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

See how Abra-cadabra goes from Witch's apprentice tot eh Tooth Fairy. Sweet magical story the little ones think is real!

[Ame · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tooth Fairy origin story, which isn't too bad, but the witches are portrayed as kooky and generally not good. I see nothing wrong with having teeth grow into rock flowers. *hmph*

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet little story about how an apprentice witch became the Tooth Fairy. Nothing phenomenal, but could be a nice addition to tooth/dentist stories for Children's Dental Month.

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saw on Tumble Books.