All About Teeth:
 
Going to the Dentist, Brushing Your Teeth &
 
Losing a Tooth!
 
Picture Book
Llama Llama Loose Tooth Drama
by Anna Dewdney

Wondering what to expect after discovering his first loose tooth, Llama Llama is reassured by Mama Llama that the tooth will come out when it is ready, until an unexpected mishap puts a visit from the tooth fairy in question. 
Little Rabbit's loose tooth
by Lucy Bate
 
When Little Rabbit's loose tooth finally comes out, she isn't convinced that the tooth fairy will really come.
The Last Loose Tooth
by Tyler Clark Burke

A giggle-inducing reimagining of the Tooth Fairy myth finds Lou, the last loose baby tooth in a young person’s mouth, observing his fellow primaries’ exciting ways of falling out before the emergence of boring adult teeth compels him to join the Tooth Fairy on a journey to the Land of Teeth. 
Buddy's Teeth
by Andrea Posner-Sanchez

Retells an episode of the PBS television series in which Buddy the dinosaur loses a tooth.
Truman's Loose Tooth
by Kristine Wurm

This book captures the worry and excitement of this rite of passage into childhood through many laughs and heartwarming experiences. The story helps children to adjust to this change in their life and serves as a great stepping stone for coping with change as a lifelong process. 
Maisy, Charley, And The Wobbly Tooth
by Lucy Cousins

Maisy, Tallulah, Eddie, and Cyril accompany Charley, who has a loose tooth, to the dentist where they discover a twirly chair, a special cup, and proper dental hygiene! 
I Lost My Tooth In Africa
by Penda Diakité

Amina wants to lose her tooth while visiting her family in Mali, West Africa, so she can put it under a gourd for the African tooth fairy, who will exchange it for two chickens.
Bear's Loose Tooth 
by Karma Wilson

Discovering a loose tooth while eating his munchy, crunchy lunch, a worried Bear is reassured by his animal friends that losing a baby tooth is natural. By the creators of Bear Feels Scared.
Sweet tooth 
by Margie Palatini

Having such a stubborn, determined, and obnoxious sweet tooth has caused young Stewart a lot of problems and so he decides to resolve the matter permanently by overwhelming his demanding sweet tooth with a strong dose of healthy treats.
Tabitha's Terrifically Tough Tooth
by Charlotte Middleton

A young girl tries everything she can think of to make her loose tooth fall out in time to leave it for the Tooth Fairy.
Clarabella's Teeth
by An Vrombaut

Unable to participate in any activities because it takes her hours to brush her rather large mouthful of teeth, crocodile Clarabella is delighted when her friends surprise her with a huge, crocodile-size toothbrush that makes brushing fun--and fast!
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth
by Alison McGhee

First-grade teacher Mrs. Watson may look human, but everyone knows she's really a 300-year old alien who steals her students' baby teeth, and a six-year-old heroine has to figure out a way to hide her first loose tooth from this dental menace. Jr Lib Guild. 
All Your Own Teeth
by Adrienne Geoghegan

While in the jungle trying to find the perfect model to paint, Stewart encounters various wild animals who are willing to pose for his painting, but Stewart's demanding personality causes problems and so only the crocodile, with his own plan in mind, is willing to put up with Stewart while he works.
Arthur's Tooth
by Marc Tolon Brown

Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out.
How To Catch The Tooth Fairy
by Adam Wallace

Hunt for an elusive tooth fairy while discovering fun-filled surprises. 
The Tooth Mouse
by Susan Hood

When Sophie hears the Tooth Mouse announce a competition to name her successor, she decides to prove that she is brave, honest, and wise enough to take over this important job.
The Very Beary Tooth Fairy
by Arthur A. Levine

Zach, a curious bear with a loose tooth, wonders whether there is a tooth fairy just for bears and learns valuable lessons about bravery, tolerance and the power of a loving family.
Tooth Fairy's First Night
by Anne Bowen

Sally the Tooth Fairy's first day on the job is a challenge when a toothless little girl hides her tooth and makes Sally follow a series of clues to find it.
The Night Before The Tooth Fairy
by Natasha Wing

Inspired by Clement Moore's Christmas poem, this verse tells the story of a boy's lost tooth.
Mary The Tooth Fairy
by Nick Bell

When the old Tooth Fairy slows down and almost gets caught a few times, she trains Mary, who proves to be a natural, to take her place delivering coins to children who have lost teeth.
Jane vs. The Tooth Fairy
by Betsy Jay

Jane's mom and grandmother tell her that the Tooth Fairy will pay her money for her loose wiggly tooth, but Jane decides that she would rather keep the tooth.
You Think It's Easy Being The Tooth Fairy?
by Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt

The tooth fairy explains how she does her job
The Tooth Fairy Meets El RatĂ³n PĂ©rez
by René Colato Laínez

When Miguelito loses a tooth, two legendary characters come to claim it: one who is responsible for collecting teeth in the United States, the Tooth Fairy, and one who has collected the teeth of the boy's parents and grandparents, El RatĂ³n PĂ©rez.
Nice Try, Tooth Fairy
by Mary W. Olson

Emma implores the Tooth Fairy to return her first tooth so that she can show it to her grandfather, but the Tooth Fairy keeps leaving the wrong one and different animals arrive in Emma's room each night to retrieve their teeth. 
The Crocodile And The Dentist
by Tar Gomi

Crocodile goes to the dentist, and both of them have to overcome their fears--not only of tooth extractions, but of each other.
Daniel Goes To The Dentist
by Alexandra Cassell Schwartz

Daniel Tiger is a little nervous about visiting the dentist, Dr. Plat, for his first check-up, until Dr. Plat shows him the tools she will use to clean and polish his teeth, explaining how each works.
Dear Dragon Goes To The Dentist
by Margaret Hillert

A boy and his pet dragon visit the dentist's office and learn about taking care of their teeth and being brave. 
The Berenstain Bears Visit The Dentist
by Stan Berenstain

Sister and Brother get some needed dental attention.
Vera Goes To The Dentist
by Vera Rosenberry

Despite wearing her good luck skirt, Vera got nervous when the dentist's drill came too close and so she ran, but when Dr. Knoll got a chance to tell her what it was and how it worked, Vera realized that she had been worried for nothing. 
Dentist Trip
by Scholastic Inc.

Peppa and George go to the dentist, but it is George's first check-up, so he is a little nervous.
Just Going To The Dentist
by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter goes to the dentist for a checkup, and finds that going to the dentist isn't so bad.
Early Reader
King & Kayla And The Case Of The Lost Tooth
by Dori Hillestad Butler

Kayla places her tooth in a Tooth Fairy pillow, but it disappears before the Tooth Fairy has a chance to visit--can her dog King help Kayla find the missing tooth?
Llama Llama Loses A Tooth
by Anna Dewdney

Llama tells the story of when he lost his first tooth.
The Tooth Book
by Theo. LeSieg

Introduction to what teeth do and how to take care of them.
Young Cam Jansen And The Lost Tooth
by David A. Adler

Cam Jansen uses her amazing photographic memory to help classmate Annie find the tooth she lost at school, in a title of a popular series featuring the young sleuthhound. 
I Spy Funny Teeth : Riddles
by Jean Marzollo

Simple text challenges the reader to find objects hidden in the photographs.
The Prince's Tooth Is Loose!
by R. W. Alley

When the prince complains that he cannot eat because he has a loose tooth, everyone rallies to help him make it come out.
Make Way For Tooth Decay
by Bobbi Katz

In rhyming fact-filled verse that shows dentists in a friendly light, bacteria describe how they live in the mouth and cause plaque, cavities, and other problems. 
Amanda Pig And The Wiggly Tooth
by Jean Van Leeuwen

Not wanting her father to pull out her tooth, Amanda Pig patiently waits for it to fall out on its own, but when it does and then goes missing, Amanda worries that the Tooth Fairy won't come to her home if there is no tooth to put under the pillow when bedtime comes. 
The Mystery Of The Missing Tooth
by William H. Hooks

When Kara finally loses a tooth and can't find it anywhere, she wonders if the Tooth Fairy will still come, if she will bring a gift, and what she does with all those teeth.
Fancy Nancy And The Too-Loose Tooth
by Jane O'Connor

Nancy really wants a tooth-holder necklace from the school nurse, but she's not sure her loose tooth will stay in place until she gets to class. 
I Lost My Tooth!
by Mo Willems

Share themed facts and tell ""acorn-y"" jokes while searching for a missing tooth.
A Tooth Is Loose
by Lisa Trumbauer

Illustrations and rhyming text describe how loose teeth come out. 
Loose Tooth
by Lola M. Schaefer

Discovering his very first loose tooth, a young boy is determined to set it free, but no matter how hard he pushes, pulls, and wiggles it, the loose tooth just keeps hanging on. 
Clark The Shark Tooth Trouble
by Bruce Hale

Clark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist, but he's heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales and Clark is challenged to keep cool despite his fear. 
Arthur's Loose Tooth 
by Lillian Hoban

Arthur the chimp is a little worried about losing his loose tooth, until his sister and their babysitter show him the real meaning of bravery.
Tooth Fairy's Night
by Candice F. Ransom

A twinkly, sneaker-wearing Tooth Fairy zips around a dreamy neighborhood on a typical night of work spent collecting teeth and leaving coins for children who have lost a baby tooth.
Pete The Cat And The Lost Tooth
by James Dean

When the tooth fairy takes the night off, Pete the Cat steps in and discovers that the job is harder than it looks before embarking on a search for a missing tooth. 
Fluffy Meets The Tooth Fairy
by Kate McMullan

When Fluffy the class guinea pig goes home with Wade for the weekend, Wade loses a tooth and Fluffy learns about the Tooth Fairy. 
Max Goes To The Dentist 
by Adria F. Klein

Max visits the dentist to have his teeth checked and cleaned.
Fiction
Tooth Trouble
by Abby Klein

Freddy Thresher is the only kid in his class who hasn't lost a tooth, so when eating crunchy vegetables and tying a string to the doorknob don't work, Freddy decides to pick a fight with the class bully to get it knocked out.
Eoin Colfer's Legend Of-- Captain Crow's Teeth
by Eoin Colfer

Brothers Will and Marty Woodman embark on a hilarious new adventure when they travel with their family to a small seaside town that is haunted by pirate Captain Augustine Crow who is searching for a new cabin boy. 
Pull The Dragon's Tooth
by Geronimo Stilton

Determined to earn a mouseking helmet, Geronimo Stiltonord undergoes special training conducted by Miceking chief Sven the Shouter.
Freckleface Strawberry : Loose Tooth!
by Julianne Moore

Freckleface Strawberry the redheaded 7-year-old hoping that her loose tooth will fall out in school so that she can get a special prize from the nurse. 
Louise Trapeze Will Not Lose A Tooth
by Micol Ostow

Frustrated by how often her possessions go missing, Louise Trapeze resolves never to lose anything ever again despite a fortune-teller's prediction that she will soon lose something priceless. 
Hercules Doesn't Pull Teeth
by Debbie Dadey

The Bailey School kids wonder if the new dentist in town, Dr. Herb, who has huge, bulging muscles and wears a shirt that reads, "Champion of the World," is really the Greek god, Hercules. 
Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy
by Megan McDonald

Overhearing an older student declare that there is no tooth fairy, Judy resolves to determine the truth by coaxing out her semi-reluctant little brother's loose tooth using a variety of creative methods. 
Brianna The Tooth Fairy 
by Daisy Meadows

When Jack Frost steals Brianna the Tooth Fairy's magic to cure his terrible toothache, Rachel and Kirsty must help their fairy friend find the enchanted objects in all three stories that will enable Brianna to reclaim her missing magic. 
Horrid Henry Tricks The Tooth Fairy
by Francesca Simon

A collection of four stories follows Henry as he tries to trick the Tooth Fairy, is a ring bearer at his uncle's wedding, puts up with a moody houseguest, and gets a new teacher.
Dr. Floss Is The Boss!
by Dan Gutman

When Ella Mentry School invites a local dentist to speak on National Dessert Day, A.J. and his friends learn about the dental hazards of sweets before discovering the dentist’s sinister plot to promote cavities for more business. 
Non-Fiction
What If I Break A Tooth?
by Sarah Machajewski

Discusses sports-related dental injuries, including the most common type of dental injuries, the sports that are prone to the most dental injuries, and how recovery from dental injuries usually go.
The Tooth Book : A Guide To Healthy Teeth And Gums
by Edward Miller

Provides good advice on dental hygiene as well as what to expect at the dentist's office, what to do in tooth emergencies, and mouth health history and lore. 
Open wide : Tooth School Inside
by Laurie Keller

Through a classroom setting in which teeth are the students, presents information about the structure and care of teeth and the services provided by dentists.
Throw Your Tooth On The Roof : Tooth Traditions From Around The World
by Selby B. Beeler

A fascinating and humorous look at customs consists of brief statements relating what children from around the world do with a tooth that has fallen out, and includes facts about teeth. 
Floss Your Teeth!
by Katie Marsico

Learn how to care for your teeth and how to floss.
How Many Teeth?
by Paul Showers

Introduces teeth, describing how many we have at various stages of life, why they fall out, and what they do.
Brush Your Teeth!
by Katie Marsico
 
Explores the importance of good dental hygiene in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
Teeth
by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

Introduces teeth, describes their structure, how they work, problems they can have, and suggests ways to keep them healthy.
Food For Healthy Teeth
by Helen Frost

Lists foods that make teeth strong.
Why Do My Teeth Fall Out?
by Isabella Willebrandt

How teeth work, loss of baby teeth and loss of teeth through injury are explained.
.Why Do I Brush My Teeth?
by Angela Royston

Introduces the structure and growth of the teeth, and outlines the principles of dental health and hygiene.
Taking Care Of My Teeth
by Terri DeGezelle

Describes the different parts of a tooth, which teeth perform what functions, and how to keep teeth healthy.
Do I Have To Go To The Dentist? : A First Look At Healthy Teeth
by Pat Thomas

Introduces dental health, including caring for the teeth and mouth and visiting the dentist, and describes what to expect during a routine check-up and cleaning, and when there are cavities.
What Do They Do? : Dentists
by Gaetano Capici

Explores what dentists do, the problems they encounter, and tools they use.
Visit To The Dentist
by Eve Marleau

A little boy visits the dentist and learns how to take care of his teeth.
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