The Thumb in the Box
Roberts, Ken / Franson, Leanne
Leon and Susan live in an isolated village on the coast of British Columbia, which receives an unexpected gift from the government--a fire truck. The man who comes to build the fire station brings with him a practical joke--a wiggling thumb. It's a toss-up as to which object will leave a bigger impact on the villagers--the first vehicle they've ever seen or the bizarre appendage. Illustrations.