The Tooth Fairy Wars
By Kate Coombs
The Story
A boy named Nathan decides to keep his first lost tooth instead of trading it away, setting off an all-out battle of wits with a Tooth Fairy determined not to lose.
Why It's Special
For the kid who negotiates over everything from bedtime to broccoli, watching Nathan go toe-to-toe with the Tooth Fairy herself is pure vindication.
- Big idea: Even the smallest person can hold their ground against a bigger, more determined opponent.
- Vibes: Cheeky, escalating, and gleefully stubborn.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories where kids outsmart adults
- are working on losing teeth and what happens next
- love a good battle-of-wills story
- respond well to humor with a determined underdog
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Nathan wanted to keep his tooth instead of trading it to the Tooth Fairy?
- Imagination: What do you picture the Tooth Fairy looking like when she's determined to get a tooth?
- Real-life connection: What's something you didn't want to give up, even when someone wanted to trade you for it?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the Tooth Fairy felt when Nathan said no?
- Imagination: If you were the Tooth Fairy, what would you do to convince Nathan to hand over his tooth?
