Little Thumb

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Summary: A fun-filled way to discourage thumb-sucking
Review: Little Thumb is a delightful blend of rhyme, imagination, and fun. Instead of lecturing preschooler to early school age boys and girls about thumb-sucking, it uses child-friendly illustrations and verse to encourage little ones to put their thumbs to better use. Highly recommended for parents, daycare centers, libraries, and dentists' offices.

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Summary: Little Thumb Ventures Beyond the Usual
Review: Little Thumb is a delightfully humorous story told partly from the thumb's perspective that includes a positive, playful plot and imaginative suggestions for engaging one's thumb. Having taught preschool for 20 years, I was glad to see Ms. Dionne address this sensitive, timeless topic so creatively. And the illustrations are charming and colorful. This story guides teachers and parents as well as young children.

Rating:
Summary: Little Thumb Ventures Beyond the Usual
Review: Little Thumb is a delightfully humorous story told partly from the thumb's perspective that includes a positive, playful plot and imaginative suggestions for engaging one's thumb. Having taught preschool for 20 years, I was glad to see Ms. Dionne address this sensitive, timeless topic so creatively. And the illustrations are charming and colorful. This story guides teachers and parents as well as young children.

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Summary: not at all convincing
Review: When I read this book to my 3-year-old, I think it increases his urge to suck his thumb. The book tells the story from the thumb's perspective (the thumb doesn't want to go into a cold, dark mouth), but I guess my child doesn't care about what his thumb thinks. The book spends a lot of time talking about all the great things you can do with both hands (tie your shoes, catch a ball, etc), but this problem is easily solved by taking your thumb out for a minute and then putting it back in. I chose this book because the cover illustration looked like a boy, but the character is actually a girl. My son's dentist suggested reading books about thumb sucking as a first step to try to break the habit. I don't know how to get my son to stop sucking his thumb, but this book didn't have any effect.