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Sometimes it's hard to wait! In this third book in the Ly-Lan Finds a Way chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan loses a tooth, but the Tooth Fairy doesn't visit her that night. Now she has to solve a mystery (where is the missing Tooth Fairy?) while learning patience and finding a way to thrive.Everyone in Ly-Lan's class seems to be losing teeth lately, but Ly-Lan only has one that is just a little bit loose. Then she bites into a mooncake that she got from the Mid-Autumn Festival, and it suddenly falls out! When she puts it under her pillow for the Tooth Fairy and it's still there the next day, she declares the Tooth Fairy must be missing. Ly-Lan rallies her friends to help look for the Tooth Fairy, but the adults are less helpful. They keep talking to Ly-Lan about patience and God's timing. There are more questions than answers in this mysterious case, but Ly-Lan will not rest until she has answers!
Ly-Lan and the Missing Tooth Fairy:
- is the third in a series of illustrated chapter books about the irrepressible Ly-Lan
- is written by Vietnamese American author Hà Dinh, creator of HappyDaysinFirstGrade.com and @hellomrsdinh on Instagram
- tackles familiar themes like friendship, overcoming obstacles, and navigating changes and challenges in life with grace
This series is perfect for kids ages 6-10 or reluctant and emerging readers just starting to read chapter books on their own.
About the author
Hà Dinh was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 5 years old. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree in English and Humanities and a Master’s of Art in Teaching in Early Elementary Education. She is married to her high school sweetheart, is a mother of two, the founder of Happy Days in First Grade teaching blog, and a former elementary teacher of 16 years. Hà seeks to inspire kids to share their own stories and make a positive impact in the world.
Summary
Sometimes it’s hard to wait! In this third book in the Ly-Lan Finds a Way chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan loses a tooth, but the Tooth Fairy doesn’t visit her that night. Now she has to solve a mystery (where is the missing Tooth Fairy?) while learning patience and finding a way to thrive.
Everyone in Ly-Lan’s class seems to be losing teeth lately, but Ly-Lan only has one that is just a little bit loose. Then she bites into a mooncake that she got from the Mid-Autumn Festival, and it suddenly falls out! When she puts it under her pillow for the Tooth Fairy and it’s still there the next day, she declares the Tooth Fairy must be missing. Ly-Lan rallies her friends to help look for the Tooth Fairy, but the adults are less helpful. They keep talking to Ly-Lan about patience and God’s timing. There are more questions than answers in this mysterious case, but Ly-Lan will not rest until she has answers!
Ly-Lan and the Missing Tooth Fairy:
- is the third in a series of illustrated chapter books about the irrepressible Ly-Lan
- is written by Vietnamese American author Hà Dinh, creator of HappyDaysinFirstGrade.com and @hellomrsdinh on Instagram
- tackles familiar themes like friendship, overcoming obstacles, and navigating changes and challenges in life with grace
This series is perfect for kids ages 6-10 or reluctant and emerging readers just starting to read chapter books on their own.
