My Loose Tooth

by Stephen Krensky

What's it like to have a wiggly, twisty-turny tooth inside your mouth? Stephen Krensky's funny, kid-friendly, rhyming text answers this question and more! "Do lions have this problem, too? What do sharks and hippos do?" This Step 1 book is perfect for first-time readers and those about to lose their first tooth!

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son picked out this book from the library today. My son turned five last month; he is not in Kindergarten yet; he has his second loose tooth. How can that even happen?!

The last time (in August) when my son had a loose tooth, it came out while he was eating and he ended up swallowing it. When we were reading this book, he saw that it is normal to lose loose teeth when eating, but he's not supposed to swallow it. He saw how the process was supposed to work. He is not afraid of losing a tooth, though, because he knows he will get a permanent tooth in its place.

This book could have been better, but it still accomplishes what it set out to do.

[Mary Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a boy who's in the process of losing a tooth. The book is easy to read and to follow along especially for new readers. Not only does the book rhyme as you read it, but it also gives children the ability to relate to the character when it comes to losing a tooth. Also, the illustrations are phenomenal and catch your attention.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little boy in the story has some of the same questions your child has about their first tooth falling out. How long does it take? Will it hurt? Does animals loose their teeth, and if so does the tooth fairy visit them? If I don't have my tooth will the tooth fairy come anyway? The little boy goes through his day at school and on a field trip to the zoo all wondering and wiggling his loose tooth.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good use of paper. The story and use of vocabulary are original and not stilted, marvelous accomplishment for an easy reader. The protagonist thinks about things larger than himself--whether others are suffering, too--which is a character builder.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really cute, simple book!

[Travis Ewing · Rating 3 out of 5]

He liked where it said brush brush I'm in a rush

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as interesting as I would hope. But I still am glad we have it. It's worth reading.