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The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile

a magical introduction to the tooth fairy for young children
By Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson
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From the bestselling picture book partnership, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile, a fun-filled toothsome adventure of the bravest and most loveable tooth fairy around! When Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is reassigned from collecting children's teeth to jungle animals'... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Meet a brave and loveable tooth fairy on a snappy, happy jungle adventure from the Number-One bestselling pairing of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks – the perfect story to introduce young children to the tooth fairy

Meet Ruth Mary - a brave and loveable tooth fairy! Join her in The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile on a toothsome jungle adventure, from picture book superstars, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - the perfect story for any child with a wobbly tooth!

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From the bestselling picture book partnership, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile, a fun-filled toothsome adventure of the bravest and most loveable tooth fairy around! When Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is reassigned from collecting children's teeth to jungle animals' teeth, Ruth Mary is up for the new challenge! All is going well, until she meets a less-than-friendly crocodile, who wakes up and decides Ruth Mary looks like a tasty snack . . . Has Ruth Mary maybe bitten off more than she can chew? But with the help of new friends and a clever trap, Ruth Mary may just escape yet! A brilliantly illustrated story from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which have sold over four million copies worldwide - perfect for any child with a wobbly tooth!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447284444

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks
  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Julia Donaldson

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 and her husband Malcolm divide their 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.

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