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Monday, February 27, 2012

Andrew’s Loose Tooth

Book Title: Andrew’s Loose Tooth


Author: Robert Munsch

Illustrator: Michael Martchenko


Publisher: Cartwheel Books


Copyright Date: 1998


Genre: Picturebook – Contemporary Realistic Fiction


Brief Annotation: Andrew has a loose tooth and “YEEE-OW!” it hurts when he tries to eat an apple. And Andrew wants to eat an apple! So he’s on a mission to get that loose tooth out of his mouth. Mom, Dad, the dentist and even the Tooth Fairy, with their clever ideas, cannot get that tooth out. What will Andrew do? And will he ever be able to eat apples again?!


Your Rating (1-5) and why: 4 – This book is wonderfully silly and I think children will find it to be quite funny. While the story on its own is humorous and clever, the illustrations really give it that extra boost. The watercolor illustrations provide the perfectly zany visuals to this story. I especially loved the dog’s expressions.


Readers who will like this book: Little children who like silly stories will especially enjoy this book. It’s fun because kids will be able to relate to having a loose tooth and then see it taken to a whole new level of wackiness. I imagine lots of laughs (especially if read in a classroom setting).


Question to ask about this book before a read aloud: (Looking at the cover of the book)… Who do you think this guy is on the cover? What do you think he is going to do?! Have you ever had a loose tooth that wouldn’t easily come out? Who is ready for a silly story?!


Interest Level (age): 4-8

Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 2.8

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