Mia's Thumb

Mia sucks her thumb. It comforts her when she's sad, calms her when she's excited, and gives her courage when she needs to be brave. Mommy tells her she is too old for it, Daddy warns that her teeth will get crooked, her brother tells her she's embarrassing, and Grandpa offers her money to stop; but Mia refuses to quit. Then Grandma decides there must be something very special about thumb sucking. &quot;I'll try it!&quot; she says. But a thumb-sucking grandma is too much, even for Mia. &quot;Stop it!&quot; Mia says. &quot;It's really embarrassing!&quot; <br><br>Young readers will laugh at this offbeat picture book, and exasperated adults will be pleased to find a book that addresses this common childhood compulsion with humor and compassion.