Dear Tooth Fairy

by Jane O'Connor, Joy Allen (Illustrator)

It's almost Class Picture Day and Robby is the only kid in his class with all his baby teeth. If only the Tooth Fairy could speed things up . . .

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

48 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2002

About the author

Since the publication of Fancy Nancy, Jane O'Connor's closet now boasts so many boas, tiaras, and sparkly ensembles that sometimes friends do not recognize her on the street. She still resides (that's a fancy word for lives) in New York City with her family and their canine companion, Arrow. --from the publisher's website

Reviews

[Audrey Ibarra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dear Tooth Fairy
The description for this book was, "Robby is worried-Class Picture Day is coming up and he's the only kid in his class with all his baby teeth! So he writes a letter to the Tooth Fairy, asking if she can hurry things up. Whether they've lost any teeth or not, kids will easily relate to Robby's feelings." I rated this book with three stars because I liked the overall story, but I did not like the ending when someone actually found his tooth because that seems very unrealistic and gives kids false hope in a way. I chose this book because it has deep and bright colors that catch your eye throughout it. I liked the story because it talks about a boy wanting to lose his baby teeth just like every other kid and takes the reader through many emotions and things that happen up until he finally loses his first tooth. I think this book would be appropriate for 2nd graders and up depending on their reading level.

[Sarah Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beginning Reader: It's almost picture day and this little boy is the only student in the class who has not lost a tooth. He writes letters to the tooth fairy with hopes that this can change and he can lose his tooth! He finally has a loose tooth just in time for picture day, but when he finally loses his tooth, he actually loses it! The tooth fairy gives him his money anyways, but Robby wants to give the tooth fairy the tooth! He advertises an award for anyone who finds it. A little girl brings him his tooth and he gives her the money from the tooth fairy. He leaves the tooth for the tooth fairy and she leaves him another dollar.

[Red Ball · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short chapter book for early elementary students. This book is cute, easy to follow, and the letters back and forth between the kid and the tooth fairy are a nice touch. The colorful visuals help young readers along a relatable path of losing a tooth for the first time.

[Leslie Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dear tooth Fairy by Jane O'Connor is a funny delightful book about the tooth fairy. This book was written for preschooler and elementary students. The book started off with Robby worried about his picture day because he still has his baby teeth. Robby starts to write different letters to the tooth fairy expressing his concerns. The tooth fairy responds back to robby letting him know every will be ok. One day Robby lose his tooth and decided to make a poster to help found his tooth. At the end of the book a little girl return his tooth and Robby gives her a dollar as reward. As a teacher, I really enjoyed reading this book. My son lost his tooth and wasn't happy about it. So reading this book to him provided a sense of relieve and helped him feel better because the little boy Robby went through a similar situation that was affecting him as well. This book is perfect for a transitional Reader. I would gave this book a five star rating because i love books that address problems that children are with face. A must have book and very insightful with real life experiences.

[Tam · Rating 3 out of 5]

My boys liked this (ages 4 & 8) They thought it was funny that the tooth fairy wrote notes to Robby. I didn't mind it until the end. I know children's books are often not "true" stories but I didn't like how they made it seem like if this situation really did happen, you could expect that someone would find it and return it.

[Sandybear76]

A little boy is worried that he han't lost any of his baby teeth while everyone else in his class has lost some teeth. He tries wiggling a tooth loose but his teacher tells him to stop. His mom tells him not to worry but suggests he write a letter to the Tooth Fairy, who writes back. This will be good to read to the younger class in Feb. for dental health month.

[Maria · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was not one of my favorites. It does show the whole "myth" about tooth fairies and what happens. I also don't like that he wants to be like everyone else which is a real problem with a lot of students.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son liked this as he just lost two teeth the same day!