Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy?

by Jason Alexander

For any child who has ever wondered about the existence of the tooth fairy, this original and reassuring story by famous actor Jason Alexander will satisfy their curiosity - and give them the power to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439667453
• ISBN13: 9780439667456
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Orchard (NY)
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.1" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Does not lose, but enhances, the magic we want to believe

Those of you who read this and did not come out of it believing in fairies must have a different version than I have. Not only does it leave the magic intact, it gives roots to a child to carry magic with them throughout their life. A wonderful treatment of the tooth fairy dilemma. I wish I had heard my children's fairy and written notes for her.

Great Family Find

I absolutely love this story. It explains the idea of the tooth fairy without taking away the magic - even if they catch you sneaking in to put money under the pillow. It does talk about the loss of magical beings in the world which could be a little sad, but they do live on in us - if we believe.

Terrific book when asked, "Mom are you the toothfairy?"

I've been hiding this book in our house...waiting for the moment to come....when either of my twins would ask, "Mom, are you the tooth fairy?" Last night it happened. I asked my daughter to wait while I grabbed the book (after letting my husband know 'it' was happening). We read it together and in the end it really helped transition from believing in the tooth fairy...to believing in the magic of the tooth fairy. My daughter really wanted a definitive answer and I was forced to say that yes, I was sharing the magic of the tooth fairy with her. This book really helped with that tricky moment. *I agree....not good to have out on the kids' shelf prior to that, but very good to share when the time comes.

Courtesy of Kids @ Teens Read Too

Ever since young Gaby lost his first tooth, the same ritual has happened--he leaves his tooth in a special envelope under his pillow, and receives three things in return: a silver dollar, a bright shiny penny, and a letter from Gwyneth, his personal tooth fairy. But when Gaby hears, as children do, that the tooth fairy is none other than his parents, he goes directly to his father for an honest answer. His dad goes on to tell him the story of fairies, and how they had to leave the Earth when people stopped believing in them. Their voice, he says, is what guides the gifts and letter that his father leaves. I loved this book. Besides being beautifully illustrated, I truly enjoyed the story of magical beings and life that the author desribes. I only offer one word of caution. My children are at the age where one wholeheartedly believes in the tooth fairy, and the other still wants to believe. Unless you want a lot of questions--and probably some tears when the truth is discovered--you might do well to stress to your kids that this is a work of fiction. I, for one, still want my children to carry that hope of magic. Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"

Do You Believe in Magic?

When Gaby Alexander is told by other children who the Tooth Fairy really is, he decides to go to the source - his father! Mulling over the boy's question, "Dad, are you the Tooth Fairy?", Alexander gives both an honest and whimsical answer that is sure to delight all ages. How lucky Gaby is to acquire this knowledge. The illustrations are sure to captivate readers of all ages. This book makes me think of the 1965 Lovin' Spoonful classic, "Do You Believe in Magic?" An excellent look at how a little whimsy makes life more fun and interesting for children.