Book details
Tooth Trouble (Ready, Freddy)
Published in
2004
Description
Watch out, Junie, there's a new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a first grader who knows it's a jungle out there. A new chapter book series written by an elementary teacher who's seen it all!Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. He's the only one in his class who hasn't lost a tooth! All of the other students in Mrs. Wushy's first grade have signed their names on the Big Tooth, and Freddy's determined to get his name on it, too. So when Max "The Meanie" Sellars calls Freddy a baby, Freddy decides he's going to lose that tooth one way or another, even if it means getting punched in the face at recess, or even bigger trouble, with Mom!
Age
5-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
96 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Relatable Childhood Experience: 'Tooth Trouble' deals with a common milestone in a child's life—losing their first tooth. This experience is something that many children can relate to, making the story engaging and relevant for young readers.
- Developing Reading Skills: As part of the 'Ready, Freddy' series, this book is designed to support early readers. With its manageable vocabulary, sentence structure, and engaging illustrations, it helps children develop their reading skills in an enjoyable way.
- Teaching Life Lessons: The book provides valuable lessons about patience, bravery, and the importance of facing one's fears. Freddy's journey to losing his first tooth teaches children that it's okay to be nervous about new experiences and that these feelings can be overcome.
- Entertaining and Humorous: Abby Klein's writing style is known for being fun and humorous. The story includes amusing situations and characters that will keep children entertained while reading. The humor also makes the book a great choice for parents and teachers to read aloud to kids.