Lily and the Tooth Fairy by Latia Smith invites young readers into a charming world of imagination, family tradition, and dental wellness.
In Lily and the Tooth Fairy, Lily is enjoying a perfect sunny day at the beach with her papa. Together, they build a sandcastle where a king and queen are preparing for their annual ball. After Papa prepares a delightful banquet for Lily, the two enjoy teatime and pretend to be part of the social elite. But the playful afternoon takes an unforgettable turn when Lily bites into a sugary pastry and loses her very first tooth.
When Lily and Papa return home, Papa shares a Tooth Fairy tale that was told to him when he was a boy. That night, Lily follows tradition and places her tooth under her pillow for the Tooth Fairy to collect. As she drifts into sleep, she enters a magical dream where she imagines herself as a fairy living in a Fairyland, with the special ability to melt gold into money. When morning arrives, Lily eagerly awakens to discover whether something special has been left in place of her tooth.
With warmth, whimsy, and a gentle focus on childhood dental milestones, Lily and the Tooth Fairy offers families a comforting story about losing a first tooth. The book blends imaginative storytelling with an experience many children face, helping young readers feel excited and reassured as they grow.
Author Latia Smith, known for Peter’s Trip to the Dentist, Charlotte Gets Braces, and Mimi Gets a Tooth Filling, continues her mission to create engaging children’s books inspired by pediatric dentistry. Through relatable scenarios, encouraging characters, and child-friendly storytelling, Smith helps readers build confidence around dental experiences while celebrating the wonder of childhood.
Lily and the Tooth Fairy is a delightful addition to any child’s bookshelf and an excellent choice for parents, caregivers, teachers, and dental professionals who want to encourage positive conversations about oral health and growing up.
Lily and the Tooth Fairy is now available on Amazon on Kindle and in paperback. Get ready to read and share this magical first-tooth adventure with a young reader. To stay up to date on Latia Smith’s latest books, events, and announcements, follow the author on Facebook.
About the Author
Latia Smith is a children’s book author and dental hygiene clinician whose work focuses on helping young readers feel confident and comfortable with dental care. A graduate of the dental hygiene program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Smith developed a passion for writing children’s dental books that present common dental experiences in positive, approachable, and imaginative ways.
She is the author of Peter’s Trip to the Dentist, Charlotte Gets Braces, and Mimi Gets a Tooth Filling. Through her stories, Smith brings to life fun-filled environments where children can feel supported by dental professionals and empowered to receive treatment with confidence.
In addition to her work as an author, Smith continues to provide preventive oral hygiene care to patients as a dental hygiene clinician. She advocates for oral health by educating her community on oral hygiene practices, nutritional counseling, and ways to prevent oral disease. When she is not working in dentistry or creative writing, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, attending events, and exploring new hobbies.
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