Arthur's Tooth (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Arthur Adventures (Pb)) [School & Library Binding]

Marc Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 1986 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Arthur Adventures (Pb)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Brown's forte is amusing and educating small fry on dealing with emergencies. Every boy and girl who has suffered the indignity of a stubborn baby tooth will feel for poor Arthur. Alone among his animals friends, he can't force his first tooth to fall. Neither steak, corn on the cob, peanut brittle nor any stern measure works on the thing. And here's Muffy with a whole jar of teeth at show-and-tell time; she's collected two dollars for each! Arthur mopes as his peers show off the gaps in their mouths. But in the end, he can smile as widely as the other kids. Thanks to an encounter with mean Francine, Arthur winds up with the tooth in his paw, ready for the fairy to trade something of value for it. Brightly colored cartoons of the active anthropomorphs illustrate the story, sure to be enjoyed as much as its nine predecessors.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3 Arthur faces the same kind of physical dilemma solved in Arthur's Eyes (1979) and Arthur's Nose (1976, both Atlantic: Little). This time he is the only one in his class who hasn't lost a baby tooth. (Arthur and the others are back in Mr. Marco's room, and they obviously are younger than they have been in recent adventures.) Despite his attempts to wiggle his front tooth loose, Arthur is unsuccessfuldespite suggestions from Buster, Sue Ellen, Binky Barnes and other familiar characters. A reassuring visit to the dentist followed by some accidental help from Francine solve the problem. Brown's droll humor helps reassure those who find themselves in Arthur's predicament. The illustrations are bright and lively, contributing to a book certain to please Arthur's many fans. Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, Minn.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (September 30, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0808563467
• ISBN-13: 978-0808563464
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,638,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Losing A Tooth, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthur's Tooth (Arthur Adventure Series) (Hardcover)

Another great book from the Arthur series. The book is about Arthur, the last student in the class to lose his first baby tooth. Some of the other students in the class make fun of Arthur, because he still has all his baby teeth. Other students try to help Arthur's tooth fall out, but nothing works. Finally an accident causes Arthur to lose his tooth. This book teaches children to be patient and to help their friends. It also teaches them that everyone is different. I really like this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We LOVE the Arthur books!, November 16, 1999

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Lynne A. Fletcher - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arthur's Tooth (Arthur Adventure Series) (Paperback)

We are first grade students at the Anna Merritt Elementary School. Our teacher did a Marc Brown author study. She read Arthur's Tooth to us and we loved the book. Javeon and Cory liked the part when Arthur wanted to pull out his tooth with his hand. Nicholas and Jacob liked the part when Arthur lost his tooth. Marissa liked the part when Francine knocked Arthur's tooth out. We hope Marc Brown writes a lot more Arthur stories!

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't cry over lost teeth, October 5, 2006

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Paper Pen "S. Wilson" (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: arthur's tooth (Paperback)

Even though it happens to everyone, losing a tooth for the first time can make kids a little nervous or apprehensive. "Arthur's Tooth" offers a funny story that helps make the loss of baby teeth less scary. It shows kids that they are not alone in losing their teeth, while also telling a story that is silly enough to keep kids engaged (I like The Brain's tooth odd-looking extraction contraption.)

The book even manages to pass a long a few educational bits, such as "Between the ages of four and seven, everyone begins to lose their deciduous, or baby, teeth."