Under My Pillow

by Jennifer Ballow

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Under My Pillow

by Jennifer Ballow

The Book

Under My Pillow

Five-year-old Samantha loses her first tooth.

After putting her tooth under her pillow, Sam goes to bed excited about the present she hopes to discover the next day. Yet, she wakes up only to find an unpleasant surprise.

Jennifer Ballow

Hi, I’m Jennifer!

I’m a new children’s book author and I love to help people in all stages and from all walks of life live the best lives that they can. In publishing stories, I hope to inspire you and your family to connect through reading, imagination-building, and creative writing.

Based on a True Story

Meet The Characters

Sam

Sam has a passion for gymnastics and is fascinated with spider monkeys. Get to know her better!

Mom

Sam’s mom loves strumming her guitar and eating pepperoni pizza which makes her taste buds dance. Find out what else brings her joy!

Tooth Fairy

You can call Sam’s tooth Fairy Noelle. She originated from the clouds above Vietnam and she has a secret talent – better find out what it is!

Gordy

Tightrope walking is easy when you have wings! Find out what else Gordy loves to do.

Words From readers

“This is a cute story, with brightly colored illustrations. The author provides questions that will help to prompt conversations and creative thinking.”

Teme M. Levbarg

“A creative and heart-warming story about the magical milestone of losing a first tooth! Readers will be delighted by the colorful artwork and surprised by what happens when Sam puts her tooth under her pillow. There are important life lessons weaved into the story as well as engaging questions at the end that will spark even more discoveries, connection and meaningful conversations with your child!”

Amazon Customer

“Such a cute take on the tooth fairy. My grandkids asked me to read it over and over. Loved the story as well as the colorful illustrations.”

Frank

“This book has so many “learning” parts! It is an engaging story with good illustrations. Many embedded life lessons to help teach children.”

Amazon Customer

“We can all relate to this time in our lives, what we believed, the emotions and excitement. This book is a keeper that will live at our child’s bed side.
The story and artwork is remarkable.”

Sal P.

“Under My Pillow is a fun new way of sharing the tooth fairy story with children. It also allows readers to use their imagination and interact with the story. The illustrations are beautifully colorful.”

Jen L.

“Under My Pillow has a great twist on the traditional tooth fairy story. We are very much tooth fairy “believers”, the book explains disappointment, frustration, and even forgiveness that is easy for kids to understand. I will likely blame Gordy if I forget to place money under the pillow in the future! 😉”

HJ Guerrero

“Love this book. Read it to my granddaughter and she loved it. Great story. I will be waiting for more books from Jennifer Ballow.”

Jill Thompson

“My family loved Under My Pillow. Sam loses a tooth and waits for the Tooth Fairy’s gift. Even children unfamiliar with the Tooth Fairy will relate to the cycle of anticipation, disappointment, and forgiveness. This charming debut from Jennifer Ballow is a lovely addition to any library.”

Rebecca W. Tucker

“Sweet story with beautiful illustrations. This book has a different twist than others about the tooth fairy and will inspire many discussions about expectations, disappointment, and forgiveness.”

Shanna Moll