When an otherwise harmless apple becomes the instrument for losing a tooth, a young girl is ready to retire her smile. That is . . . until she discovers teeth can give us all a lot to smile about.

This humorous, informative story is sure to be a hit with any kid who has lost a tooth, is about to, or just loves learning cool and fascinating facts about animals with weird teeth in the sea! Take a look inside the mouth of a Wolffish, penguin, sea krait and more. Then count up those teeth, and prepare to be surprised. One of these smiley sea animals has over 750,000 "teeth" - and it won't be the one you're expecting!

Author-illustrator Bonnie Kelso brings blasts of color, texture and fun to an adorable cast of characters who make the business of losing teeth entertaining, and yet a normal part of life. It's a perfect addition to any library, home, or dental office waiting room.

As the first book in a series by Gnome Road author-illustrator Bonnie Kelso featuring typical childhood milestones, Sea Smiles is packed with fact-filled fun and reminds young readers of the importance of caring for one's teeth. Don't miss the second book, Sleepy Sea, an exploration of bedtime routines set to release in 2025, and the third, Sea Suds, in 2026!

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