April and Esme, Tooth Fairies

Bob Graham's "April and Esme, Tooth Fairies" is a charming and gentle chapter book that follows two young tooth fairies on their inaugural solo mission. Seven-year-old April and her younger sister, Esme, are eager to prove their maturity and responsibility by collecting a lost tooth all by themselves, despite their parents' initial hesitations. The story beautifully captures the excitement and slight trepidation of taking on a new, grown-up task, blending the magical world of fairies with relatable elements of family dynamics and the human world. Parents will appreciate the themes of independence, sibling bonding, and the subtle message of courage, all wrapped in Graham's signature whimsical illustrations and warm narrative style. It's perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a comforting and imaginative read-aloud or an engaging early independent chapter book.

Two young tooth fairies make their first lost-tooth collection in Bob Graham’s warm, whimsical tale. A Junior Library Guild Selection. April Underhill, seven-year-old tooth fairy, gets a call on her cell phone. This is it! Her first tooth collection. April and her little sister, Esme, must convince Mom and Dad to let them take on the task all by themselves. But soon, two tiny fairies fly off into the night, over a highway of thundering eighteen-wheelers, eager to prove how grown up they can be. As always, the charm is in the visual details: the pony-tailed, winged dad in baggy jeans; the snug fairy house with teeth dangling from the rafters like wind chimes. Once again, Bob Graham has crafted a tale of heartwarming adventure, magical yet very real.