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The Bear's Toothache Paperback – May 30, 1988

by David McPhail (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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When he discovers a bear with a toothache outside his window, a little boy tries to think of ways of removing the tooth.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD530L
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    May 30, 1988
  9. ISBN-10
    0316563250
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0316563253
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An amusing story about a boy who finds a bear with an aching tooth in his bedroom one night. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

David McPhail has been a passionate artist since the age of two. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and began illustrating books for children in 1972. Since then he has created dozens of beloved books, including the celebrated Mole Music, which was a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, the bestselling If You Were My Bunny, Edward and the Pirates, Lost! and Drawing Lessons from a Bear. He lives in New Hampshire.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (May 30, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316563250
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316563253
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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David McPhail

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David was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. While there, he began illustrating. His first book was The RUNJUMPBUMB Book by Robert Brooks – published by Little Brown and Company in 1971. Later that year, the first of his own stories was published by Addison-Wesley Press, titled In the Summer I Go Fishing. David has continued to write and illustrate throughout his life and there are now well over 200 books with his name on them.

McPhail's professional recognition includes a New York Times Best Illustrated Books honor for Edward and the Pirates, a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor, a Children's Choice Award, a Parents' Choice Award, a Children's Booksellers Choices Award, a Best Books of the Year award from Publishers Weekly for Mole Music, and many state awards.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
42 global ratings

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Grammy to 2
5.0 out of 5 stars Dearly loved book in very good condition
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020
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I had been searching for this out-of-print book, on and off, for a few years. It was a favorite of my children, and I wanted a copy to read to their children. Not only does this book have a reinforced binding, but the inside is in excellent shape. The beautiful illustrations are intact. The cover is a bit worn, but not ragged or torn. The price was incredibly reasonable.
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Suzanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing service and product!!! Very special book; inventory at this store is great.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2022
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Lakshmi H
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bear's Toothache
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2013
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This was my daughter's favorite book when she was little. Many times we've found ourselves mimicking the bear's plaintive wail, "Ooowwwwwwwwwww" or saying, "then I had a good idea!" at seemingly appropriate times. It became something of an inside joke in our family. Needless to say, we were all very happy to find that it is still available to read to her two young children, who now have their own copy and love it as well. Charming illustrations, with lots of detail to point out to the kids as you're reading.
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Richard and Liz
4.0 out of 5 stars A beary sweet story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2015
What's that noise outside his window? Is it really a bear with a toothache? Inviting him in, the little boy tries to help the bear in various ways to extract his bad tooth but to no avail. Finally, dressing up as a cowboy and using his rope, an idea works and the little boy is left with the bear's tooth to put under his pillow.

Short and sweet!
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E. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story About a Little Boy Helping a Bear With His Toothache
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014
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My son and daughter really enjoyed this now out of print book when they were young. Cute story about a little boy wanting to help a bear who is in pain. It is a story about resourcefulness, kindness and friendship. Even provides an opportunity to weave in some discussion about dental hygiene. Was glad to find a copy in good condition to share with my grandson. Service and condition were good.
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Katie B.
2.0 out of 5 stars Cute - but not great
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020
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I thought the book was cute, but I didn't love it and the kids didn't love it.
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Janice H.
5.0 out of 5 stars book in good condition
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020
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just as described, for a used book it is in good condition.
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Janet D
3.0 out of 5 stars The book was too used to sell.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2021
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The story is just as cute as I expected it to be but the book is in poor shape. The spine is cracked and torn from the bottom up about an inch. It was obviously used in a classroom because it bore the level “M” on the cover.
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Coppers
5.0 out of 5 stars classic book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2009
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had this book when i was young and its just the same, brilliant book, kids love it
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SimplySunshine
3.0 out of 5 stars Worn and faded.
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2016
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The book is good but it's worn and old. Oh well, Iw anted it for my children to read like I did.
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