Losing a tooth can be exciting, but it could also be scary Dee Dee is eating breakfast when out of nowhere, her tooth falls out. Her Grandmother tries to make her feel better, but nothing she says can make Dee Dee stop crying. Scared of what the kids will say at school, Dee Dee's teacher tells her that losing a tooth can actually be a good thing. A Straw Holder is a great book for children who are afraid of what happens after their tooth falls out. By showing kids that this is a fun part of growing up, A Straw Holder helps bring a missing-tooth smile to the faces of children of all ages.