The Tooth Fairy

It's been a big month for Lucinda. She turned 6. She learned to swim. And today she lost a tooth!

Through sources I cannot reveal, I'm told she left the following note (along with her tooth, of course) under her pillow:

"Dear tooth Farea. I wont to see you. Pleas Tace a piccher av your self and Rite bak. By Lucinda (then she signed her name as she writes it in Japanese) PS I wont to no wy you clect teeth. Can I cip my tooth?"


The tooth fairy responded thusly:

Dear Lucinda,

Thank you for your note! I like getting notes from kids. And thank you for showing me your tooth. Congratulations!

You asked me to take a picture of myself - but fairies are magic and cannot be photographed. I hope you understand.

You asked why I collect teeth. I do that to show children that losing your baby teeth is an important part of growing up and something you will always remember. In this case, I am happy to leave your tooth with you to keep. I'll be back when you lose the next one!

(signed) The T.F.

P.S. Please keep brushing your beautiful teeth - in the morning and at bedtime!