This was one of my favorite books growing up, and is an excellent book to introduce to children during dentil month. The writing and language in this book are a little more detailed and for more advanced readers, however, the story could easily be read to younger readers as well. The language is descriptive and includes dialogue which is something that has not appeared in most children books I have read thus far. The main character, Elise, is very relatable to young children, because she is pondering the same question that many children do, who is the tooth fairy? The plot is well organized and starts with Elise losing her tooth and witnessing her mother place something under her pillow at night. When she goes to school the next day her and her classmates get into a disagreement because they too thought their parents were the tooth fairy. When Elise, loses a second tooth she asks the tooth fairy to reveal her true self, and the tooth fairy explains that she shows up as the people they love so no child is afraid. The illustrations are well done and realistic and paste colors are used throughout the story to keep a calming mood and no overwhelm the text. This book get children thinking about myths such as the tooth fairy and offers a creative answer to that question. The big idea of this story is that not everything appears to be what is actually is. ( )

This was one of my favorite books growing up, and is an excellent book to introduce to children during dentil month. The writing and language in this book are a little more detailed and for more advanced readers, however, the story could easily be read to younger readers as well. The language is descriptive and includes dialogue which is something that has not appeared in most children books I have read thus far. The main character, Elise, is very relatable to young children, because she is pondering the same question that many children do, who is the tooth fairy? The plot is well organized and starts with Elise losing her tooth and witnessing her mother place something under her pillow at night. When she goes to school the next day her and her classmates get into a disagreement because they too thought their parents were the tooth fairy. When Elise, loses a second tooth she asks the tooth fairy to reveal her true self, and the tooth fairy explains that she shows up as the people they love so no child is afraid. The illustrations are well done and realistic and paste colors are used throughout the story to keep a calming mood and no overwhelm the text. This book get children thinking about myths such as the tooth fairy and offers a creative answer to that question. The big idea of this story is that not everything appears to be what is actually is. ( )

Summary:
This Fantasy children’s book is written by Marilyn Kaye and illustrated by Helen Cogancherry. This book explains to a little girl how the tooth fairy works. When the girl finds out that her mother is the tooth fairy her mother tells her the tooth fairy disguises herself as the one you love.

Personal Reaction:
This book is gives an creative answer to everyone’s tooth fairy question.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. I would use this book to help children who are starting to doubt the tooth fairy.

The Real Tooth Fairy is a book about a curious little girl name Elise who is in desperate need to see the tooth fairies face. Elise first tooth came out during school and she was so excited to tell her friends. Her friends gather around and had a great discussion about who and how the tooth fairy. That night when Elise went to bed she stayed awake in hoping to see what the tooth fairy looks like. Quietly, Elise door open and her mother tip-toed in her room, and place something under her pillow. Elise wondered was her mom the tooth fairy? I really enjoyed this fantasy story; it revealed the truth about the tooth fairly but in the same sense captured the innocence of a child. This is a wonderful story to read to the students during dental month.