April Underhill, Tooth Fairy

Bob Graham (text/illus)

Walker Books, 2010

ISBN: 9781406321555

Genres: fantasy, picture book

Issues: change, responsibility

The Underhills are a family of tooth fairies. April and Esme aren't considered old enough to go tooth collecting yet so they're delighted to receive an urgent request to visit one Daniel Dangerfield. They have to talk hard to convince their parents but finally, armed with a mobile phone, a coin and much good advice, the girls begin their first great adventure.

Bob Graham's capacity to create pathos and humour on the same page is quite remarkable. This lovely story will charm readers of all ages with its celebration of the imaginary things in life. The text and illustrations are as inseparable, each enriching the other and drawing the reader into the tooth fairy world, where daffodils reach the ceiling and a coin is heavy and fills a bag.

Delightful. Whimsical. Touching. Sweet. And full of affection. You'll never look at a loose tooth the same way again!