Merle the Traveling Girl™

And the Missing Tooth

Book cover for Merle the Traveling Girl and the Missing Tooth

James lost his tooth… literally. He can't find it anywhere. That's when he calls on his pal, Merle the Traveling Girl, to help. Will Merle be able to help James find his tooth before the Tooth Fairy arrives?

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"Created in honor of Regina F. Pumphrey's beloved original character, Merle the Traveling Girl continues a legacy of kindness, courage, imagination, and helping others."

The Legacy

A Story That Continues

Woman sitting in green chair holding Merle book with illustrated forest backdrop and storybooks on table

Merle the Traveling Girl was created by educator and author Regina F. Pumphrey.

Following her passing in 2024, her daughter Alexsandra Pumphrey continued the series through Pumphrey House Media, releasing Merle the Traveling Girl and the Missing Tooth on Mother's Day 2026.