"Throw Your Tooth on the Roof" by G. Brian Karas explores the delightful customs surrounding losing baby teeth in cultures around the world. Through charming illustrations and simple, engaging text, the book introduces young readers to diverse traditions, such as tossing a tooth on the roof or placing it under a pillow for a visit from a tooth fairy or mouse. Each cultural practice is depicted with warmth and humor, celebrating the transition of childhood and the excitement of growing up. The story invites children to appreciate the different ways people honor this common milestone. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Traditions From Around the World .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2001 by Houghton Mifflin .

Selby Beeler is the author of Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World illustrated by G. Brian Karas. She lives in Minnesota, USA. Barney Saltzberg is a children's book author, illustrator and singer songwriter. He lives with his family in Los Angeles, USA. G. Brian Karas (www. gbriankaras. com) is the popular author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including On Earth and Atlantic (both ALA Notable Books). He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.