The Tooth Mouse by Susan Hood and Janice Nadeau (Kids Can Press, 2012) covers the fairy tale tradition of the tooth fairy. I had not known that in many parts of the world the tradition actually relates to a “tooth mouse,” instead of a fairy. In this story, the retiring tooth mouse must find a worthy successor. Little Sophie is very young and the tasks are daunting but she is up to the challenge!
I love the ultimate solution to the question I’ve always had: what does the tooth fairy/mouse do with all those teeth? Because this is a book that takes place in France, there are French words interspersed throughout. The artwork is done in pencil and watercolor and fits the wispy feel of the French story about a light-footed mouse.
Do you have a “tooth fairy” or a “tooth mouse” tradition for disposing of baby teeth? We have a family tradition of who collects the teeth, although my son is still too young to meet him (Thaddeus T. Firefly is his name).
I read this book for consideration for the Cybils 2012 awards.
