"Gregory Maguire does for the dark and stormy night what he did for witches in Wicked." — The New York Times Book Review A terrible storm is raging, and Dinah is huddled by candlelight with her brother, sister, and cousin Gage, who is telling a very unusual tale. It’s thestory of What-the-Dickens, a newly hatched orphan creature who finds he has an attraction to teeth, a crush on a cat named McCavity, and a penchant for getting into trouble. One day he happens upon a feisty girl skibberee working as an Agent of Change — trading coins for teeth — and learns of a dutiful tribe of tooth fairies to which he hopes to belong. As his tale unfolds, however, both What-the-Dickens and Dinah come to see that the world is both richer and far less sure than they ever imagined.

A good fairy finds the solution of keeping baby teeth safe from the Evil Spirit by bringing them to Fairyland, thus creating our Tooth Fairy custom.

Storytelling has long been the vehicle for explaining the origin of mysterious events. As children, we were told about such never-to-be-seen characters as Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and of course, the Tooth Fairy. These sweet fantasies grounded the bounty of gifts that marked our childhoods. While we have outgrown the need for these explanations, their charm remains. The Legend of the Tooth Fairy takes a fresh approach to the origin of this beloved spirit. Spinning a tale of compassion, determination, and integrity, the story paints the picture of a creature whose heart is touched by anothers distress and does all in her power to bring joy. As the Tooth Fairy searches for ways to resolve the moons dilemma, she acts with love and honesty. Her efforts are magically blessed, which result in surprise and contentment for all involved.

When seven-year-old Emily and the fairy, Glynnis, exchange a tooth for a coin, the Fairy Queen announces the renewal of friendship between mortals and fairies.

Children everywhere know who the Tooth Fairy is and look forward to visits from this fabled character. But where did the Tooth Fairy come from? The Tale of the Tooth Mouse explores the origin of the Tooth Fairy by examining a series of unforeseen events in the life of a happy, carefree mouse named Timothy J who lived with his close friends, twins Jon and Anna. Readers will discover those life-altering nights that lead this mischievous mouse to an unimaginable transformation which has lived down through the ages. In a fascinating glimpse through time, the story reassures parents and their children who are ready to lose a first tooth. The tale will help navigate parent and child through this most important "rite of passage" and make "growing up" fun. Masterfully told by the author, with gorgeous, full-color illustrations, The Tale of the Tooth Mouse is a must-read that will satisfy the curiosity and adventurous spirit of readers of all ages.