Publisher and copyright date: Tricycle Press, 2010
Plot summary:
Conflict summary:
Both the Tooth Fairy and Ratón Pérez are pulling and pushing the tooth. Then they lose it, and when they find it by the book shelf neither one of them can get to it.
Solution/resolution:
Author’s purpose: Entertain.
I love how the author brought together two totally different cultures, and traditions into a beautiful children’s story book. Both the Tooth Fairy, and El Ratón Pérez are claiming Miguelito’s tooth; and the author does an excellent job in conveying a message of acceptance through their differences and similarities. The illustrations are beautiful, and cartoonish which makes it fun to look at; and the story line although in English has words in Spanish as well.
I would highly recommend this book as a multicultural addition to any home library.
I've never heard of a book fair like this…what a neat thing to have! I bet it gets kids really excited about reading. Love your book choice! I have never heard of it, so now I can put it on my list to check out. 🙂
I love how this multicultural mash up of tooth fairies!! Thanks so much for linking up to our Multicultural Children's Book Day!!!
Thank you for creating such a lovely project for the Tooth Fairy Meets El Ratón Pérez.
saludos,
René Colato Laínez
What a great book for your son!! I'll bet that when he loses his first tooth, he'll have dreams of the Tooth Fairy and El Raton Perez fighting over it – so sweet! My mother-in-law just recently told me that she grew up with a mouse coming to collect her teeth – I'll have to find out more about where that tradition originated.
What a great idea for a book! I've got a friend who is from that part of the world and I'm always on the lookout for books that mix the two cultures – this sounds perfect 🙂
Very creative….love the fact that the book is bilingual and the activities are amazing.
Thanks Kali! Your boys will enjoy it!
Awe you're welcome, and thank you for bringing together two beautiful traditions, and cultures so beautifully!
Thanks Pragmatic Mom! You're welcome, and I'm glad to join the MCBD! 🙂 Exciting!
Oh wow Jody, please do find out more about such a fun tradition! I'm sure she has plenty of more stories to share! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks Barbara!!! Yes, it's a book that will spark anyone's creativity!
Yes, please do look up the book in your library. Your friend will love it!
Thank you for sharing this one! It's awesome to see such a wonderful project. And of course for joining us at the KLBH once again. See you again this week, I hope 🙂
I love that this book has the two fight over the tooth. What a fab idea. Sounds like a great book. Thank you for sharing it on MCCBD!