Everything You Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy is a whimsical and imaginative picture book that captures the magic and mystery of losing a tooth, delighting young readers with every page. Shortlisted for the 2025 CBCA Early Childhood category, this playful and engaging story answers all the curious questions children have about the Tooth Fairy-where she lives, how she collects teeth, and what she does with them! With its captivating illustrations and humorous tone, the book makes the experience of losing a tooth fun and comforting for pre-readers and early readers alike. The story encourages curiosity, fosters a love of reading, and supports oral language development through rhythmic language and rich vocabulary. Ideal for classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, or thematic units on growing up and change, Everything You Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy offers both educational and emotional value. With its blend of fantasy and relatable experiences, the book supports important developmental milestones while celebrating early childhood wonder. Aligned with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework, this is a delightful addition to any early years literacy program or home reading collection.

Educational Benefits:

• Stimulates imagination and inquiry through playful and engaging storytelling.
• Supports oral language development with rhythmic text and rich vocabulary.
• Helps children process and normalise the experience of losing baby teeth.
• Enhances listening comprehension and early prediction skills through narrative structure.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use during health and development units focused on growing up and losing teeth.
• Invite students to write letters or draw pictures for the Tooth Fairy.
• Create a shared class book with students' stories of their first lost tooth.
• Include in dramatic play areas to inspire imaginative role-play involving the Tooth Fairy.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for 3 to 6 years