My Thumb

Written by Karen Hesse · Illustrated by Rich Deas

A girl clings to her thumb-sucking habit despite growing up.

3.5/7 Bookroo expert·2.8/5 Goodreads · 136 ratings

32 pages· 201 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~460L

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl has outgrown many childhood habits, but her thumb remains a comforting constant. As she navigates the pressures to let go, will she find the courage to embrace change or hold onto her beloved thumb? This playful tale explores the warmth and challenges of growing up, capturing the universal struggle between holding on and moving forward.

From the publisher

I love my thumb, I truly do, it tastes of pears and carrot stew. It’s like a hug, an “I love you.” My mom hoped in a year or two there’d be some things that I outgrew, and some I have, but never you. Kids who suck their thumbs know there’s nothing better. NOTHING! Here is a fun picture book ode to the thumb by Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse, with art by Feiwel and Friends Creative Director Rich Deas.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 201
Reading age: 2–4
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~460L

Themes & topics

Books about manners and etiquette Books about social themes Books about the body Books about mother-daughter relationships Books about comfort objects (binkies, blankies, thumb sucking, etc.)

What readers & critics say

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3.5

“Through the first half of the book, the story talks about all of the things you can't do while sucking your thumb. This made me think it would be a great book for littles who need to break the habit, but by the end, it just goes back to how much she loves sucking her thumb and couldn't live without it.”

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