Albert's Impossible Toothache

Parents and children alike will see themselves in this endearing tale of a small turtles struggle to be believed and understood - lovingly reintroduced for a new generation of readers. When little Albert Turtle complains that he has a toothache his father assures him that thats impossible and points to his own toothless mouth. But Albert wont get out of bed and Mother Turtle begins to worry. Will Alberts toothache ever go away? Even more important will anyone ever believe him? First published thirty years ago Barbara Williamss familiar tale of miscommunication - and a wise grandmother who gets it right - is wonderfully animated by Doug Cushmans colorful humorously detailed illustrations.