Loose Tooth
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Loose Tooth

Written by Lola M. Schaefer · Illustrated by Sylvie Wickstrom

Part of the I Can Read series

A boy's first loose tooth won't budge. What will he do?

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32 pages· 139 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

A young boy discovers his first loose tooth, but despite his best efforts, it refuses to come out. As he pushes, pulls, and wiggles, he learns patience and perseverance. Will his tooth ever fall out? This charming tale captures the excitement and worry of a child's milestone, perfect for young readers embarking on their own reading journey. With simple language and whimsical illustrations, it invites children to explore the joys and challenges of growing up, encouraging them to keep turning the pages.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
139
Reading age
4–8
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
210L
Themes & topics
Books about jobs and careersBooks about teethBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about imagination and play
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.9
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
77846
Publication
Published
April 5, 2005
First published
May 1, 2004
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060527785

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