Jake's best thumb / Ilene Cooper ; illustrated by Claudio Muñoz.
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TextPublication details: New York : Dutton Children's Books, 2008.Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN: - 0525477888 (hardcover)
- 9780525477884 (hardcover)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Growing Up | Cooper, Ilene | Available | 33111005544040 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A sweet and fun remedy for young readers reluctant to give up their best thumb. Jake is an expert at doing things with his best thumb. He can walk the dog, watch TV, even ride his bike. Jake and his thumb are happy together until kindergarten begins and the class bully teases Jake, calling him athumb sucker.a Jake doesnat want to give up his habit, but with some help from a new classmate and the realization that everyoneaeven bulliesasometimes need a little extra help to feel brave, Jake might finally be ready to try. Quirky illustrations and a charming story will have readers cheering for winsome Jake and his best thumb.
When Jake goes to kindergarten, a bully teases him about sucking his thumb, but Jake discovers that everyone--even bullies--needs some help being brave.