The Story of the Tooth Fairy

by Tom Paxton, Robert G. Sauber (Illustrator)

The original story of a fairy named Glynnis and a little girl named Emily gives young readers an explanation as to how the tradition of children putting baby teeth under their pillows in exchange for gifts from a fairy began. Reprint.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Sasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so stinking cute. It feels cottagecore and FernGully and a little bit insta-friend and I love love loved it.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of the first Tooth Fairy. Her name is Glynnis. Cute.

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun story about the tooth fairy that adds some light-hearted imagination for learning about teeth.

[Tanya Wadley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about where the tooth fairy came from. Nice illustrations.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is this how it started? Maybe.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly illustrated and beautifully written.

[Vcmc · Rating 2 out of 5]

Clunky and very wordy.

[Angela]

I read this one awhile ago but if I picked the right author from this list, it is an allegory for society in compact form.