Loose Tooth

Description

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.

Lola M. Schaefer is the author of several books for children, including An Island Grows; Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed, an NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts; and What's Up, What's Down She lives with her husband, Ted, in the mountains of north Georgia, where she occasionally observes the back end of a black bear, coyote, or gray fox.

"With a few words, lots of repetition, some rhyme, and good rhythm, this story is perfect for beginning readers." -- School Library Journal Praise for THIS IS THE RAIN: "As essential to library collections as rain is to summer sunflowers." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for THIS IS THE SUNFLOWER: "A simple, elegant book, filled with a little information and a lot of pleasure." -- School Library Journal