The Prince's Tooth Is Loose!

by R.W. Alley (Illustrator)

Poor little prince! Hes got a loose tooth-so the whole kingdom springs into action to help. R.W. Alleys charming pictures bring humor and joy to this appealing tale.

Genres: Childrens

28 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2005

About the author

R.W. Alley has illustrated more than one hundred children's books, including the popular Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond.

In 2010, he received a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award for Pearl and Wagner One Funny Day by Kate McMullan. In 2008, There’s a Wolf at the Door by Zoë B. Alley was selected as a Washington Post Best Book of the Year.

Mr. Alley’s newest books include:
Saturday Is Dadurday by Robin Pulver / illustrated by R.W. Alley / Walker Books, 2013
"Brightened with watercolor, watercolor pencil, and gouache, the expressive ink drawings illustrate the story with attention to telling details and express the characters’ emotions with clarity and finesse. Fine for reading aloud, this sympathetic picture book will leave many children wishing for their own version of Dadurday." -
Booklist

Because Your Mommy Loves You by Andrew Clements / illustrated by R.W. Alley / Clarion Books, 2012
"Clements and Alley reunite to produce a strong companion title to Because Your Daddy Loves You." - Kirkus Reviews

When Dads Don't Grow Up by Marjorie Blain Parker / illustrated by R. W. Alley / Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012
"As this sympathetic and celebratory book makes clear, endearingly childish fathers are good for more than just goofy fun." - New York Times Sunday Book Review

Currently he is writing and illustrating a series of four picture books about the fantastical adventures of four siblings. Soon, illustrative work will begin on two picture books based on the life of Enzo, the canine hero of the adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.

Mr. Alley lives in Rhode Island. Visit him at rwalley.com.

Reviews

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute story for this reading level! You should add it to your list.

Reading Level: K - 1st grades

[Christine Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dental Health Story Time. The Prince has a loose tooth! His nanny alerts the Queen who alerts the King who alerts the General who alters his men! Whatever shall be done?

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm pretty positive that I've never been one of those lose/loose-confused kids in life because of this book. Therefore, not only did this book help me learn how to read, but it helped me learn how to spell!

[Teresa Hulbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've enjoyed reading this book when I was a kid cause that was my favorite story, but I don't think my mom gave it away and I told my mom that I want to keep the book cause I like that story.

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

up to 50 words! the Prince's tooth is loose! actually 300 stars. I am almost able to read this book on my own so I want to keep it longer. 🙋🙆🧟🧜🙍🤶🏼🤶🧟 hope ok book but super simple