April and Esme Tooth Fairies by Bob Graham

April and Esme Tooth Fairies by Bob Graham

Published by Candlewick Press  in 2010

Best Children's Books of the Year, 2011 Bank Street College of Education, 

Booklist Book Review Stars , Oct. 1, 2010 American Library Association,
Bulletin Blue Ribbons, 2010 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,
Choices, 2011 Cooperative Children's Book Center,
Horn Book Fanfare, 2010 Horn Book,
Kirkus Book Review Stars, September 15, 2010
Notable Children's Books, 2011 ALSC American Library Association, Awards, Honors and Prizes:

Charlotte Zolotow Award, 2011 Honor Book United States

Summary: 
I loved this! April & Esme are two young daughters in a family of tooth fairies - all with wings, including dad and the dog! Even though they're young, the girls are ready to go on their first tooth collecting journey. Mom and dad worry but allow them this opportunity. Their execution of the task is delightful!

Ideas for use in library:
Good to read aloud with K/1st kids who are losing teeth left and right. The girl fairies also match K/1st developmentally with the desire for a little more independence.

Curriculum connections: 
AASL Stadard 4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. & ELA.RL.K/1

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