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Description
A child has a very loose tooth, and when her joking uncle arrives to help, he brings an assortment of tools including a hammer, pliers, and a screwdriver. Just as he prepares for what seems like a dramatic extraction, the tooth falls out on its own. The story plays on the title's meaning with a humorous twist ending.
Quick Summary
Pulling My Leg is a super short, goofy story that kids in kindergarten through third grade will get a kick out of. The premise is simple: a child with a wiggly tooth and an uncle who shows up with a hammer, pliers, and a screwdriver, making a big show of "helping" only to have the tooth pop out on its own before any tools are needed. The humor comes from the over-the-top plan and the kid's eye-rolls, which makes it perfect for readers who love slapstick jokes and silly situations. Because the text is under 600 words and the language is easy, it works well for early readers who are just getting comfortable with chapter books, and it's also a good pick for a quick bedtime story. Parents will appreciate that the story is lighthearted, with no scary moments just a gentle reminder that losing a tooth is totally normal. If your child enjoyed the goofy tooth-loss antics in "The Night Before the Tooth Fairy," they'll find this one just as fun and a little more ridiculous.