Product Description: There's little that compares in childhood to the dramatic changes that are brought about when a child loses their first tooth. Nothing else is so readily apparent to everyone that the child has gone through a milestone that marks their growth and development into an "elementary-schooler." This time is surrounded with such excitement and anticipation, yet it is often the child's first experience with loss, a change in their physical appearance that will never be the same. That change is in their smile. Truman's Loose Tooth captures the pride, uncertainty, worry and excitement of this rite of passage into childhood through many laughs and heartwarming experiences. The story helps children to adjust to this change in their life and serves as a great stepping stone for coping with changes as a lifelong process. Your child will enjoy reading this book over and over, and you will, too!
My Autistic Son Loves this Book! My 6 year old Autistic son will be losing teeth soon, and I wanted to prepare him. I ordered 4 or 5 books on losing teeth and this is his absolute favorite. He has limited communication skills, but for some reason, this book speaks to him. He even now lets me put my fingers in his mouth to check for loose teeth!
I feel that after reading this book to him nearly every night (his choice), that he will not be frightened when his first tooth gets loose. I even think he'll be excited!
Some books we ended up with made it sound scary to lose a tooth, but this book doesn't. It does have one page where the older brother and dad each tease the boy about ways to get the tooth out, but it's handled in a non-scary way (at least for us--and my kid is afraid of a LOT).
Best Thing Since the Tooth Fairy Truman's Loose Tooth takes us back to those years when a loose tooth was either traumatic or exciting -- or both. Now we can share that experience with our children before, during and after the experience. Love the illustrations! This book makes a great gift!
I Wish We Had The Book Earlier What a delightful story about a young man, Truman, and one of life's first rites of passage. I shared this story, which was brought so vividly to life through Michael Chesworth's illustrations, with my seven-year old daughter. We laughed about it together, and she could relate to Truman's fears, anxiety, and eventual pride. I only wish I'd had the book a year ago, while her first tooth was loose. Truman's Loose Tooth is a must for parents of five- and six-year olds. Your children will enjoy the book now, and thank you for reading to them later.
Lose a Tooth - Find a Dollar
Truman is a freckle-faced, six-year-old, first grader. His every day activities include: sitting quietly at his desk, enjoying snacks, and playing with his best friend. But alas, one day something is different. Just as he was ready to head down the slide, like he does every day, he noticed his tooth did something strange. His tooth moved a little when his tongue touched it. Feeling a little woozy, he touched it with his finger and sure enough it wiggled. He had a loose tooth!
He seemed to temporarily forget about his loose tooth the next day as he concentrated on his school work. But he bit down on his pencil while contemplating the solution to a problem. His tooth flipped out of his mouth, hit his desk and rolled across the floor. Suddenly, retrieving his tooth, he felt much older, he was filled with pride. He had joined the ranks of the big kids who had lost a tooth. Truman is later introduced to that generous, fictional creature, the tooth fairy. He puts the tooth under his pillow and the next morning he finds a dollar.
This charming, colorful book describes a young boy's experience with losing his first tooth through the eyes of a child. It will open the lines of communication between you and your child, giving you the opportunity to explore various childhood experiences while letting them know they're not alone.
Truman's Loose Tooth celebrates life's experiences! Truman's Loose Tooth is a delightful story of a young boy, Truman, who is mystified by the looseness of his front tooth. Kristine Wurm captures the tender-hearted unsureness a small child may experience compared to their everyday routine. The book tells the probable reactions of friends and family members to his loose tooth, and clearly teaches that it is a normal part of life to be celebrated and not feared.
Michael Chesworth does a very nice job with the illustrations. The characters facial expressions clearly communicate their wonder and delight in Truman's growing up experience.
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