A Tooth Story

For the child feeling like the only one in class without a gap-toothed smile, this story offers reassurance that everyone grows at their own pace.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is feeling discouraged by physical developmental milestones that haven't happened yet, specifically the common childhood rite of passage of losing a first tooth. It is a gentle, relatable story about Jamie, who feels like the odd one out as his classmates show off their gap-toothed smiles just in time for school picture day. The story validates the very real feelings of jealousy and social pressure children feel to keep up with their peers. Parents will appreciate how it frames growing up as a personal journey that cannot be rushed, providing a comforting and realistic resolution that celebrates the body's own timing. It is a perfect choice for preschool and kindergarten-aged children navigating the social dynamics of the classroom.

Losing a Tooth School Life Jealousy & Comparison Loneliness & Belonging Being Left Out Patience & Waiting Growing Up Friendship & Social

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A minor playground collision leads to a tooth falling out, but no one is seriously hurt.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and realistic. It deals with the minor physical trauma of a playground bump, but the approach is direct and handled with a positive, hopeful resolution. There are no heavy themes of grief or loss, only the social anxiety of physical development.