Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth
Live Oak Media 2008
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- first day of school
- rumors and gossip
- imagination vs. reality
- anxiety and reassurance
- courage
- trust
- humor
About this book
On her first day of first grade, a nervous girl hears a scary rumor: Mrs. Watson collects her students’ baby teeth. All day she guards her loose tooth and watches her new teacher closely, letting her imagination run wild. This playful school story captures first-day jitters, big feelings, and the power of rumors. Young readers enjoy the silly suspense, expressive art, and reassuring ending.
Setting: a contemporary first-grade classroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth right for my child?
Yes — Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.6, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include first day of school, rumors and gossip, imagination vs. reality.
How long does it take to read Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth takes around 7m to finish. The book has 800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth have an AR quiz?
Yes — Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth?
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth has an AR reading level of 2.6, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.