My Thumb Needs a Bed
Chelsie Buckley & Javier Sempere
Category: Children's Picture Book
Hardcover | 32 pages | 979-8-90115-110-5
Trim Size: 8.5” H x 10.3” W
Publication Date: July 7th, 2026
List Price: $18.99 USD
Publisher: Starfish Bay® Publishing

A sleepy thumb needs a new bedtime spot—because Mum says no more thumb-sucking!

Where’s the best place to put your thumb when it’s tired? In your mouth, of course! But when Mum says, “STOP sucking your thumb!” you’ll have to find a new sleepy-time spot—fast. A sock, maybe? An armpit? The dog? STOP Sucking Your Thumb! is a laugh-out-loud tale of one child’s bedtime mission to find the perfect place for his thumb to sleep… or is that its mission? Packed with bold, expressive illustrations that bring every funny and messy moment to life.

Chelsie Buckley is a published Children's Author, Award-winning Photographer, and mother of two—which she also wins awards for around Mother's Day! When Chelsie isn't writing quirky and curious stories, you can find her playing weird and wonderful games with her children, singing and dancing, and running fantastic programs in Kindergartens around Brisbane, QLD.

Javier Sempere is a Spanish illustrator and character designer now based in Italy. With a background in animation, Javier works digitally, creating charismatic and funny characters with very graphic styles. Within his illustrations, Javier enjoys using basic shapes and plain designs but, above all, experimenting with different textures.

 
 

Key Features:
  • The perfect story for parents and children working through thumb-sucking habits—with plenty of humor to help along the way.
  • Playful rhyme and repetition that supports early language development.
  • Dynamic illustrations that vividly capture every hilarious moment of this bedtime quest.
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