This picture book, I Lost My Tooth, is one of subtle but significant meaning. It is with minimal and predictable text. The main character ‘Walrus’ makes a perfect subject as his two long teeth are so notable in defining his character. Multiple other characters within the mammalian family cry out proclaiming they too have lost a tooth. The stress of loss is resolved and hope is restored to all other animals when ‘Walrus’ grows a second tooth as most mammals do. The black and white illustrations are bold, simple, loveable, and memorable. The backgrounds, foregrounds, and inner text are painted with a toothbrush using various techniques. This book is a great beginner reader book and cathartic to a child’s emotions around the loss of a tooth. *Walrus appears in another book by the author titled, Walrus, Will You Hang With Me?.
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Robert Carr is a retired art teacher of thirty-five years and a recipient of the Golden Apple and Harold Grinspoon Awards for his contribution to education. Robert lives in Belchertown, Massachusetts. He spends much of his time with family and friends – real and imaginary. In retirement, he is mostly focused on writing and illustrating children’s picture books.Robert received an Associate’s Degree in Studio Painting from Holyoke Community College, a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree as a dual major in Studio Painting and Art Education at Massachusetts College of Art, and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts.Robert began his teaching career working for the Town of South Hadley, Massachusetts. He worked there for nineteen years. He started as an elementary teacher and later worked as a middle school art teacher. He finished his teaching career working for Springfield Public Schools mostly as a Federal Magnet School resource teacher. His mission was to improve learning for students through arts integration.
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