Socks are one of life’s little joys and they get their day on December 4. Those lovely (and lovingly) knitted “pockets for our toes” (thank you Liz Garton Scalon) come in every color, pattern and style you could possibly imagine. They keep us comfortable whether our feet are inside stiff shoes or just hanging out on the couch. They tickle our fancy even when we have to look serious and behave properly. And socks are perfect for rhyming, pattern matching, making puppets and pairing with picture books! Here’s to that simple garment that achieves so much by supporting our steps, flashing our personalities and warming our “tootsies.” Celebrate socks all year round with these picture books!
Duck Sock Hop: Get ready for a toe-tapping good time as these ducks show off their array of wacky socks and wild dance moves.
Sock Story: Phil and Dale have the best time on laundry day until one goes missing and comes back different. This story speaks to an essential question in every friendship, as we grow and change will we still match with our friends?
A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks: After gifting a pair of stinky socks as a prank to his friend Pig, Fox finds out that some tricks don't work out exactly as planned.
The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: Join Lefty and Righty for the adventure of a lifetime as they sneak out of the laundry room with a destination in mind: a White Sox game! But with so much to do in The Windy City, will they make it to the game in time?
The Ultimate Sock Puppet Book: Offers tips, tricks and techniques for making animal sock puppets, from an elephant and a monkey to a bat and a lion.
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