My Milk Toof: The Adventures of Ickle and Lardee

By Inhae Lee

The hilarious adventures of two very small baby teeth in a very big world . . .
 
When two baby teeth came knocking at her door, artist Inhae Lee did what anyone would do: she invited them to live with her and started photographing their hilarious, miniature antics. The resulting blog phenomenon captivated legions of devoted fans. Featuring brand-new stories alongside classic adventures, My Milk Toof follows two baby teeth named ickle and Lardee as they navigate the pleasures and perils of being very small in a very big world. With perfect comedic timing, the photographic tales in this book explore the world from the tiny perspective of a baby tooth (or milk toof), from taking a bath to exploring the outside world. Showcasing the intricate handcrafted universe that Lee has created, My Milk Toof is a funny, whimsical treat for all ages. Whether they're baking a cake or spending a day at the pool, these two little guys are achingly sweet—but without the cavities.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Mar 23, 2011
• ISBN: 9781452105536

Book preview

Introduction

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Fig 1. ickle

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Fig 2. Lardee

Milk Tooth: n. Baby tooth; One of a child’s first temporary teeth, whiter and smaller than permanent teeth, resembling the color of milk.

Milk Toof: n. One of two adventurous little baby teeth belonging to the author, named ickle and Lardee. (See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.)

When I was young and a milk tooth fell out, I would place it under my pillow and go to sleep. Then, in the morning, a shiny new quarter would magically appear in its place. As with most children, I said good-bye to my fair share of milk teeth through this mysterious exchange. When I asked where they went, I was told they had gone to live safely with the Tooth Fairy. But where is that I wondered? And, most importantly, would I ever see them again?

Over time, I forgot all about my little milk teeth. I grew up. I moved to a new city. And if I had stopped to remember them, I would have thought that they had also forgotten about me.

But then, many years later, there was a knock at my door…

iCKLE IN

Meet ickle

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(tap tap tap)

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Yes?

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Oh! Hello there. You look familiar…do I know you?

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Reviews for My Milk Toof

[bjasmine_5 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Children need books like this to expand their imagination, and at any age, relearn the ability to imagine using internal resources and see possibilities in every day things. I am not keen on any substitution for the imagination, and this is a great introductory reminder of that, a combination of luxurious tender care and crisp humour weaving through it. I look forward to more adventures by this author.

[kellswitch_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this book, if I'm feeling down just looking at the images in it makes me feel happier. I first came across Inhae Lee's work on her blog of the same name and loved it enough to buy the book when it came out.The sheer creativity and talent in this book is mind blowing, the images are both simple and incredibly complex and the humor just shines through.I really can't stress enough how happy these images, characters and stories make me.