Written by Andrés Aguilar / Illustrated by Gabriela Zumbado

Ratón Pérez is famously known for collecting the baby teeth that children around the world lose. However, it's not only children who lose their teeth. Boxers, the elderly, skateboarders – every day, millions of people end up toothless, too many for just one mouse. Fortunately, tooth collection is a family business.

IBBY Honour List 2026 — Illustration
Ratones Pérez was selected as Costa Rica’s representative for outstanding children’s book illustration.