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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998 · Est. 22 min read-aloud
Throw Your Tooth on the Roof
Written by Selby Beeler · Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Explore global tooth-losing traditions beyond the tooth fairy's visit.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 507 ratings
32 pages· 2,777 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
When a tooth falls out, what happens next? In Botswana, it lands on the roof; in Afghanistan, it vanishes down a mouse hole. Journey with children worldwide as they celebrate this milestone with unique customs. From Egypt to Korea, each tradition is a window into diverse cultures, sparking curiosity and wonder. Discover the surprising ways children honor this rite of passage, and see how losing a tooth becomes an adventure across the globe. This charming picture book invites young readers to explore the world through the lens of a universal childhood experience.
From the publisher
What do you do when you lose a tooth? Delightful descriptions and cheerful art celebrate the surprising things that children do around the world when they lose a tooth. When you lose a tooth, do you put it under your pillow and wait for the tooth fairy? In Botswana, children throw their teeth onto the roof. In Afghanistan they drop their teeth down mouse holes. From Egypt to Venezuela, Spain to Korea losing a tooth is an exciting milestone that’s honored with unique traditions. Discover the variety of customs from every corner of the globe in this charming picture book by Selby B. Beeler with whimsical illustrations by G. Brian Karas.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 2,777
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- H
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 71289
Publication
- Published
- September 24, 2001
- First published
- September 28, 1998
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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