The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile : a magical jungle adventure

Author: Donaldson, Julia

Picture storybooks

Published on 8 May 2025 by PAN MACMILLAN (Macmillan Children's Books) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 32 pages
249 x 250 x 5 | 184g

Go on an adventure into the jungle with the tooth fairy – perfect for any child with a wobbly tooth! From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile.

Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is used to collecting teeth from under the pillows of sleeping children, not animals. But when the Fairy Queen sends her off to the jungle, Ruth Mary doesn't mind. Everything goes well until she collects the tooth of a crocodile, who wakes up and decides that Ruth Mary looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will the tooth fairy escape?A brilliantly illustrated story from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which have sold over four million copies worldwide.

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.'