Thumb Love by Elise Primavera

Join us for a thoughtful and humorous storytime as we read Thumb Love by Elise Primavera, illustrated by Kerry Evans.

Lulu was a thumb sucker—and she and her thumb were very happy together. In sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, Lulu and her thumb were best friends! Despite the urging of her family and the teasing of her friends, Lulu just wouldn’t give up her thumb-sucking habit… until one day, when she decided she was ready for a change.

In this read-aloud, children will explore:

• Character Development: How Lulu grows and makes a big decision
• Perseverance & Self-Control: Working toward a personal goal
• Humor & Structure: Following Lulu’s funny and creative twelve-step plan

This engaging and relatable read-aloud is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students, especially during lessons about habits, independence, and social-emotional growth.

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