by Lola M. Schaefer (Author), Sylvie Wickstrom (Illustrator)
A funny and reassuring My First I Can Read Book about a child's first loose tooth.
A young boy wakes up one morning to find that he has his very first loose tooth. But no matter how much he pushes, pulls, and wiggles it, it just won't come out. This is the perfect book for young readers who are excited (but maybe a little worried as well) about their loose tooth.
Energetic and engaging, this simple story is just right for the youngest beginning readers. Loose Tooth is a My First I Can
Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word
repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent
readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable
characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
Front Jacket
A young boy wakes up one morning to find that he has his very first loose tooth. But no matter how much he pushes, pulls, and wiggles it, it just won't come out!
Lola Schaefer's energetic text and Sylvie Wickstrom's exuberant illustrations perfectly capture the excitement and anxiety of a child losing his first tooth in an appealing book about a childhood milestone
o Beginning readers will recognize and respond to the familiar situation of a child with his very first loose tooth.
o Energetic and engaging, Lola M. Schaefer's very simple story is perfect for the youngest beginning readers.
o Expressive and lively illustrations will delight young children.
Ages 3-5
--School Library JournalBack Jacket
A young boy wakes up one morning to find that he has his very first loose tooth. But no matter how much he pushes, pulls, and wiggles it, it just won't come out!
Lola Schaefer's energetic text and Sylvie Wickstrom's exuberant illustrations perfectly capture the excitement and anxiety of a child losing his first tooth in an appealing book about a childhood milestone
o Beginning readers will recognize and respond to the familiar situation of a child with his very first loose tooth.
o Energetic and engaging, Lola M. Schaefer's very simple story is perfect for the youngest beginning readers.
o Expressive and lively illustrations will delight young children.
Ages 3-5
Number of Pages: 31
Dimensions: 0.11 x 8.1 x 3.38 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 05, 2005
Award: Garden State Children's Book Awards (2007)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Loose Tooth
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 0.9
Point Value: 0.5
