Children’s book by Selby B. Beeler and illustrated by G. Brian Karas. Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 1998.
Loosing a tooth, especially for the first time, can be a scary and uncertain event. In this playful picture book, Beeler shares traditions from around the world of what kids do when they loose a tooth. Karas’ illustrations joyfully depict the children who often have very similar things they do with their teeth, even when they come from different sides of the globe. Includes brief facts about the teeth at the end, including a diagram of the parts of a tooth.