Skeletina and the Greedy Tooth Fairy (Skeletina and the In-Between World #2)

by Susie Jaramillo (Author) Susie Jaramillo (Illustrator)

Follow Skeletina as she helps an ordinary girl navigate her extraordinary dream in Skeletina and the Greedy Tooth Fairy, a charming picture book about nightmares, bravery, and honesty by Susie Jaramillo, and the otherworldly follow-up to Skeletina and the In Between World.

Skeletina's day starts just like any other in the mixed-up, upside-down, in-between world she calls home. That is, until she hears a strange sound coming from right inside her house. There's a little girl crying behind the walls, and her teeth keep falling out! But Skeletina knows who can sniff out the truth.

Join fun-loving and fearless Skeletina on another in-between adventure as she helps a frightened little girl conquer her fears and turn a scary dream into something much more fun! Welcome to the in-between world, where the living go when they are fast asleep and where ghosts hang out when they have unfinished business.

Visitors who come to the in-between world can confront their fears or see a loved one who has recently left the world of the living. Luckily, anyone who visits the in-between world can face their fears and anxieties with friends at their side. In the in-between world, anything is possible!

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Review quotes

"Susie Jaramillo's artwork is captivating, with details, bold colors, and intricate use of delicate grays and blacks that result in an ethereal look." - Kirkus

"Bursting with color and an emphasis on the fact that the world in-between can be shaped and molded however the dreamer wishes. A playful story full of Latinx cultural touchstones." - Booklist

"Engaging, energetic, illustrations draw in young readers with kindness and empathy. . . Skeletina and the In-Between World is a wonderful way to start conversations about managing anxiety, missing people we care about, and other things that weigh on young kids' minds." - Common Sense Media, A Common Sense Selection for Books for Families

"An excellent tool to help children struggling with nightmares and fear." - YA and Kids Book Central

"I love how Skeletina and the In-Between World is inspired by Mexico's Day of the Dead, but most importantly that I can read this book to my daughter and it will not only entertain and delight, but also inspire conversations about our fears and how to face them." - Eugenio Derbez, Actor, Director and Producer, 3Pas Studios

"There's something deeply comforting about being led by the hand through the weird, wild, and downright bizarre by a pigtailed skeleton girl. I can think of no better book upon whom to bestow the phrase 'otherworldly charm'. Tim Burton-meets-Coco, and it's all thanks to the in-between world's most charming little skeleton." - Betsy Bird

"With vibrant illustrations, Skeletina and the In-Between World brings children to a whimsical place where they can allay their fears and anxieties alongside a playful new friend, Skeletina. The characters and storylines in the easy-to-digest prose are very relatable and translate across cultures. This is a gentle read that will surely become a must-have." —Eugenia Miranda Richman, Editor-in-Chief, SheKnows

"I absolutely love how Susie merges the In-Between World and the seemingly scary and unfamiliar to inspire children (and us adults too!) to find magic and comfort in the things we may not understand." - Valery Ortiz, Actress, Disney's Gabby Duran and the Unsittables

"Kids and parents will be mesmerized by the beautiful characters and brilliant colors that pop off the page. And the storyline will resonate with both children and caregivers who are exploring the world through different cultures and perspectives of childhood. A must read for all families and kids." - Anna Maria Chavez, Former CEO, Girl Scouts of America

"Susie Jaramillo has created such a cinematic universe—uniquely rendered but universally appealing. It's magical and delightful and with so much substance as well. Any kid will love to explore this world and any parent should feel great about the lessons it's teaching them about facing their fears." - Ben Odell, Film & TV Producer, 3pas Studios

Susie Jaramillo
Susie Jaramillo is an artist, a storyteller, an entrepreneur, and a mom. An eternal student of cultures from around the world, she was born in Venezuela and raised between Caracas and Florida. At seventeen, she moved to New York City to study art at Pratt Institute, where she honed her crafts in painting and printmaking. She now resides in Brooklyn with her husband and two children. @sujaramillo
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781250872012
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Publication date
September 05, 2023
Series
Skeletina and the In-Between World
BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV011030 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic & Latino
JUV069000 - Juvenile Fiction | Ghost Stories
JUV012070 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Caribbean & Latin American
Library of Congress categories
Sleep
Picture books
Emotions
Fear
Dreams
Spirits
Teeth
Truthfulness and falsehood

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