The missing tooth
Susan Blackaby
The missing tooth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Susan Blackaby
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Kim wakes up late and rushes to get ready, but then—ouch! Her tooth wiggles and suddenly it's gone! What will happen next when she faces the day without her tooth?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Kim as she experiences the common childhood milestone of losing a tooth amidst a stressful morning. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores feelings of upset and recovery, helping young children understand mood changes linked to everyday events.
Why we rated The missing tooth 6LE
The missing tooth is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The missing tooth works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate The missing tooth as 6LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The missing tooth explores mood (psychology), teeth, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mood (psychology), teeth, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
The Missing Tooth
Yamileth Orozco
The Missing Tooth
Yamileth Orozco
Mystery of the Missing Tooth
William H. Hooks
Mystery of the Missing Tooth
William H. Hooks
Alli's missing tooth
Sharon Jennings
Alli's missing tooth
Sharon Jennings
Tooth Be Told Activity and Coloring Book
Cristina Gonzalez
Tooth Be Told Activity and Coloring Book
Cristina Gonzalez
My toothbrush is missing!
Jan Thomas
My toothbrush is missing!
Jan Thomas
My tooth is loose
Susan Hood
My tooth is loose
Susan Hood
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781404815926
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction