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If you didn't win last week, here's another chance at winning an adorable picture book, also courtesy of Sleeping Bear Press.
Little Sock
This debut picture book by Kia Heise and Chrispher D. Park, is one that children (and their parents or caregivers) will enjoy reading.
Little Sock is bored. Every day it's the same old thing. He gets worn, gets dirty, and gets washed. "All the other Socks seem happy, but Little Sock dreams of something different." He's heard of a place called Sock City where every day is a new adventure and he is determined to find it--even though it means going through a scary, dark tunnel in the back of the dryer.
Little Sock is bored. Every day it's the same old thing. He gets worn, gets dirty, and gets washed. "All the other Socks seem happy, but Little Sock dreams of something different." He's heard of a place called Sock City where every day is a new adventure and he is determined to find it--even though it means going through a scary, dark tunnel in the back of the dryer.
On the other end of the tunnel Little Sock finds Sock City and lots of different Socks,
and determines to go back again.
Only next time, he'll bring a friend.
Only next time, he'll bring a friend.
One Red Sock
This is the second book I've reviewed by author-illustrator Jennifer Sattler. Like BULLY, ONE RED SOCK also is light on text but full of bold, larger-than-life illustrations which will amuse young readers.
How many purple hippos do you know who live in a room full of colorful dots? And how many can't seem to find a red sock to match the one she already has on? Young readers will enjoy meeting this unique hippo, identifying colors, and learning the rhymes.
In the end, after trying out a rainbow of colored socks, Ms. Hippo decides to wear one that has polka dots to match her room.
Jennifer was featured last week on Kathy Temean's blog. Check out the link to see more of Jennifer's illustrations and her entire process!
How many purple hippos do you know who live in a room full of colorful dots? And how many can't seem to find a red sock to match the one she already has on? Young readers will enjoy meeting this unique hippo, identifying colors, and learning the rhymes.
In the end, after trying out a rainbow of colored socks, Ms. Hippo decides to wear one that has polka dots to match her room.
GIVEAWAY
Since my youngest grandson is turning one this week, LITTLE SOCK is on its way to his house. I think his older sister will enjoy reading it to him.
ONE RED SOCK is up for grabs though! Leave me a comment by August 8 and I'll enter your name in the giveaway. Just make sure you leave me your email address if I don't have it.
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| Four-year-old Eleanor, "reading" Five Little Ladybugs to her brother, Luke. According to my daughter, Luke listens the best when she reads to him. |
