The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile
The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile
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The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile

Written by Julia Donaldson & illustrated by Lydia Monks
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3 - 7
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32
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Apr 14, 2026
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Go on an adventure into the jungle with the tooth fairy - perfect for any child with a wobbly tooth! From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile. Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is used to collecting teeth from under the pillows of sleeping children, not animals. But when the Fairy Queen sends her off to the jungle, Ruth Mary doesn’t mind. Everything goes well until she collects the tooth of a crocodile, who wakes up and decides that Ruth Mary looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will the tooth fairy escape? A brilliantly illustrated story from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which have sold over four million copies worldwide - perfect for any child with a wobbly tooth!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781447284444
    Publication Date
    April 14, 2026
    Original Publication Date
    April 14, 2026
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years

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