Alan's Big, Scary Teeth

What do our readers think of Alan's Big, Scary Teeth? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find Alan’s false teeth, silly expressions and dramatic noises very funny, and many enjoy joining in with scary voices. They also like the bright illustrations and the story’s warm message about finding a new way to fit in.

What does the Pageticker team say about Alan's Big, Scary Teeth?

We think Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth is a brilliantly silly story with a surprisingly warm heart. Jarvis’s bold, scratchy illustrations and wonderfully dramatic alligator make this a terrific read-aloud, while Alan’s mishap gently explores friendship, confidence and finding new ways to fit in. Expect plenty of giggles, especially when Alan’s fearsome roar becomes rather less fearsome.

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What is Alan's Big, Scary Teeth about?

Alan the alligator loves scaring his jungle friends with his big, scary teeth. But Alan has a secret — his teeth are false! When they go missing, Alan must find a new way to fit in. Can he still be scary without them?

About the author

Jarvis is a talented author and illustrator from the UK, known for his fun and colourful picture books. He created the popular book 'Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth' and many others. Jarvis loves drawing and telling stories that make children laugh and think. His playful characters and bright illustrations bring every page to life.

Discussion ideas around Alan's Big, Scary Teeth

Being scary: Why do you think Alan enjoys frightening the other jungle animals, and how might they feel about it?

Keeping secrets: Alan hides something important about his teeth. When might keeping a secret feel exciting, and when might it make life harder?

Finding your strengths: What other things might Alan be good at besides scaring? What talents could he discover?

Making friends: How could Alan change the way he behaves so that the jungle animals might want to spend time with him?

Funny pictures: Which details in the jungle scenes help make the story funny or surprising, and what would you add to Alan’s world?