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New Jobs for Mythical Characters · By David Michaels

The Tooth Fairy’s New Job

Even the Tooth Fairy can wonder what comes next.

After collecting a million teeth, the Tooth Fairy tries a change of career. Finding the right fit takes more than wings and a wand in this playful, rhyming picture book by Michael D. Young, writing as David Michaels.

New Jobs for Mythical Characters is a series of funny, rhyming picture books by David Michaels, the picture-book pen name of Michael D. Young, in which the Tooth Fairy, Cupid, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and a leprechaun each try out a new job.

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Your next read?

Is this for me?

For children and the grown-ups reading aloud with them, especially readers who enjoy familiar mythical characters in surprising situations.

Reader note: Playful career changes and discovering your talents are the focus. Choose a favorite character and share the rhymes together.

No homework required

Where it fits.

Every book stands alone. The collection below is a browsing order, not a required reading sequence.

Your story. Your way.

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Find your next chapter

Choose your favorite character.

Every book stands alone. The collection below is a browsing order, not a required reading sequence.

Beyond the last page

A little more to explore.

Extras are optional. Discussion kits, character dossiers, timelines, and world guides may reveal story details; save them for after reading.

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ONE MORE STORY? ALL RIGHT.

Made for story time.

For bedtime, family reading, and the grown-ups who keep getting asked to do the voices.

READ IT OUT LOUD

Bring on the funny voices.

Rhyming stories with humor and comic timing, written by an author who also loves the stage.

HEART UNDER THE HUMOR

A little courage to try.

Every mythical career change carries a gentle message about trying new things, discovering your talents, and belonging.

SHARE THE ADVENTURE

Family-friendly fun.

Playful stories for children and the grown-ups reading beside them. Start anywhere in the series.

Keep the fun going after the last page

Try a little story-time conversation together:

  • Which job would you give this character next?
  • What special talent would help them do it?
  • What could go hilariously wrong on their first day?

Draw a picture of their new job, then tell the story in your own words.

Michael D. Young, who writes picture books as David Michaels
MICHAEL D. YOUNG · ALSO DAVID MICHAELS

YES, YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE

Meet David Michaels.
Also known as Michael.

David Michaels is my picture-book pen name. I’m Michael D. Young, author of A Wonderful Week for a Quest, music history, devotionals, and other adventures.

Same brain. Same jokes. Smaller page count.

I’m also an educator, performer, and member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square since 2010. I live in Utah, where the mythical characters are mostly well-employed.

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FOR SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES & CURIOUS GROUPS

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to your readers.

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Picture Book Audiobooks on Audible

All 12 of my David Michaels picture books are on Audible as audiobooks, read by me, Michael D. Young, and published by Klingenberg Press. Most run 3 to 9 minutes, and The New Jobs Compilation is 22 minutes.

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