The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile - by Julia Donaldson (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Go on an adventure into the jungle with a brave and loveable tooth fairy - the perfect story for any child with a wobbly tooth, and a great introduction to the tooth fairy for younger readers!

A snappy, happy jungle adventure from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which has sold over four million copies worldwide.

Ruth Mary the tooth fairy has been sent off to the jungle to collect teeth from animals! Everything goes well until a crocodile wakes up and decides that she looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will she escape?

Reviews from other readers:
"A perfect Julia Donaldson creation"
"A nice introduction to the tooth fairy for little minds!"
"The story is engaging and whimsical, and as ever is filled with Donaldson's signature charm."
"The colours are so bright and illustrations beautifully done."
"Loveable characters and great story."

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.

Lydia Monks is one of the most original and bestselling picture book artists working today. Lydia illustrates several bestselling series including the What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror-Belle, written by Julia Donaldson. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Royal Mail Scottish Children's Book Award, the Stockport Children's Book Award and multiple nominations for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She is also the author and illustrator of the Twit Twoo School picture books. Lydia lives in Sheffield.