Nice Try, Tooth Fairy

Mary W. Olson

ISBN 10: 0439288177 / ISBN 13: 9780439288170

Published by Scholastic, 2002

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Synopsis:

In a series of brief letters, Emma thanks the Tooth Fairy for the * left behind for her first tooth, then politely asks to borrow it back to show to Grandpa. The fairy obliges, but brings a hippopotamus's tooth by mistake, and its owner comes to the girl's room to claim it. After a succession of wrong attempts, during which a hedgehog, a skunk, an elephant, and an alligator visit Emma, the Tooth Fairy is finally successful -- and better prepared for the next time. Olson's text is simple and effective and the nicely understated tone gives * rein to the whimsical illustrations. The perspective of the jewel-toned oil paintings is slightly askew, giving them a sense of liveliness and motion. One double spread depicts the frazzled fairy searching for Emma's tooth in her cluttered office, and sharp-eyed readers will be able to spot it. This charming effort will work well for a smaller-sized storytime and is just perfect for reading one-on-one.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Nice Try, Tooth Fairy
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good