Thumb Love by Elise Primavera

Primavera, Elise.  Thumb Love, 48 pages. Robin Corey Books, 2010.  PICTURE BOOK.  $16.99. Language-G; Sexual Content-G; Violence-G; Like a lot of children, Lulu loves to her thumb!  But everyone is laughing at her, and everyone is calling her a baby.  Thumb experts are saying that Lulu’s teeth will stick out if she continues to suck on her thumb.  “I love you,” Lulu told her Thumb.  “Ditto,” the Thumb told Lulu.  In an effort to quit this habit,  Lulu develops a “twelve-step program” to help her end her “Thumb Loving” habit.  Some steps include putting a sock or Play-Doh firmly over her thumb, or hiding her thumb under her pillow at night.  In the end, she succeeds in her quest and then turns to helping others overcome the habit of sucking their thumbs.  This is a humorous and fun-filled book.  We loved the illustrations!!!  The bubble quotes were entertaining as well. Pre K. ADVISABLE.  Reviewer: SL