Albert's Impossible Toothache
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Book Overview
Parents and children alike will see themselves in this endearing tale of a small turtle's struggle to be believed and understood - lovingly reintroduced for a new generation of readers. When little Albert Turtle complains that he has a toothache, his father assures him that that's impossible and points to his own toothless mouth. But Albert won't get out of bed, and Mother Turtle begins to worry. Will Albert's toothache ever go away? Even more important, will anyone ever believe him? First published thirty years ago, Barbara Williams's familiar tale of miscommunication - and a wise grandmother who gets it right - is wonderfully animated by Doug Cushman's colorful, humorously detailed illustrations.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0763617237
ISBN13:9780763617233
Release Date:April 2003
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.4" x 10.2"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
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Albert's Impossible Toothache
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I use this great story as a lead-in to meetings with my teaching team to remind them to listen 'between the lines' and also that it's important to all relationships to clairfy the 'others' intended meaning - and how easy it is for conversations to get muddled if we make assumptions about what the 'other' meant.
Timeless
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I was delighted when my old 1974 copy of this book resurfaced from my parents' basement. Although this story is nearly twenty years old, it is one of those treasured tales that never loose their charm, and one I could never forget. All day long, Albert the young turtle lies in bed complaining of a toothache, to the disbelief and dismay of every other member of his family-"everyone knows turtles don't have teeth"! Finally, when Grandmother turtle stops by, she not only believes Albert when he says he has a toothache, she knows how to fix it! Soft, smooth, thoughtful full-page pencil sketches accompany every single page of text. This book is a treasure, a classic, and belongs on every child's (and doting grandparent's)bookshelf. Get it while you can!
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