Reading Champion: Tom the Naughty Tooth Fairy
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
Tom is a tooth fairy with a twist—he likes to play tricks! But when one of his tricks goes too far, he must find a way to make amends. In another instance, Tom is a Tooth Fairy in trouble! He's spent so much time playing that he has forgotten to collect teeth and the Fairy Boss is not happy. Now, Tom must figure out if he has time to correct his mistakes and complete his duties. The Reading Champion series offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. These fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded to match a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. The Independent Reading Turquoise 7 stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 7 (Turquoise) in classroom reading lessons.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Tom The Naughty Tooth Fairy
Discussion points
Why do you think Tom the tooth fairy was being naughty?
How could Tom have handled the situations differently?
What would you have done if you were one of the other fairies?
What do you think is the most important lesson Tom learned?
How did the story make you feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressions and different voices for each character to make the story come alive.
Pause after important events in the book and discuss what your child thinks might happen next.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences, such as losing teeth or learning the importance of responsibility.
Encourage your child to imagine their own story about a fairy and discuss the moral lessons that story would teach.
Discuss the emotions of different characters and ask your child how they might feel in similar situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Tom the Naughty Tooth Fairy learns the importance of fulfilling his duties responsibly after facing the consequences of neglecting them.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the importance of completing their tasks, like homework or chores, conscientiously.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: Throughout the story, Tom learns that honesty is crucial after his mischievous actions lead to trouble.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be truthful in their daily interactions and understand the value of honesty in building trust.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: As Tom interacts with other characters, he begins to understand and share their feelings, learning the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to consider the feelings of others around them, promoting a more inclusive and supportive environment among peers.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The book illustrates how Tom’s actions affect others, teaching him to think before acting.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that their actions have consequences, teaching them to evaluate the potential impact on others before proceeding.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Tom faces challenges but learns the value of perseverance in overcoming them.
Real-World Application: This instills in children the importance of persistence when faced with difficulties, whether in school or in personal endeavors.