Tooth Fairies and Jetpacks
What’s inside...
In 'Tooth Fairies and Jetpacks,' Kurt Fried crafts a fantastical story about a world where tooth fairies, equipped with jetpacks, navigate challenges like airborne pirates and sky monsters. Faye, a young tooth fairy, discovers a plot threatening the balance between the human and fairy realms and must act quickly to prevent chaos. The book blends action, humor, and heart, offering a fresh twist on fairy tales. Additionally, it explores the idea that tooth fairies are scientists and engineers, as two sisters delve into the mystery of a missing fairy, sparking an interest in science for young readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the tooth fairies felt when they first tried their jetpacks?
What would you do if you had a jetpack like the tooth fairies?
Why is it important to help friends, like the tooth fairies help each other in the story?
What was your favorite part of the adventure, and why?
If you could add another magical tool to the tooth fairies' equipment, what would it be and how would it help them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading the book, ask your child what they know or think about tooth fairies to gauge their prior knowledge and pique their interest.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story. Pause at exciting moments and ask, 'What would you do next if you were there?'
Discuss the themes of friendship and collaboration after reading. Ask how your child collaborates with their friends and the importance of working together.
After finishing the book, have your child draw a picture of their favorite scene or a new tool for the tooth fairies. Discuss their drawing to deepen comprehension and creative thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Honesty
Explanation: The main character learns the value of being truthful when his lies about losing teeth lead to chaotic adventures.
Real-World Application: Children will understand that honesty fosters trust and smooth interactions in everyday activities, such as at school or with friends.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters use imaginative solutions, like jetpacks, to solve problems, highlighting the power of creative thinking.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and be innovative, whether in their play, school projects, or problem-solving tasks.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: As the protagonist navigates the challenges brought by his inventions, he learns to take responsibility for his actions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of responsible behavior and understanding the consequences of their actions in their daily life.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Characters face setbacks but learn to overcome them, showing resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to persist and not be discouraged by setbacks, whether in learning new skills or in personal relationships.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book illustrates how characters work together to fix problems created by magical mishaps, stressing the value of cooperation.
Real-World Application: This instills the importance of teamwork, encouraging children to collaborate effectively at school or in sports.