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The Monster That Ate My Socks
What happens to all those socks that go missing? Monsters eat them of course!
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 27, 2012
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A.J. Cosmo
77 books97 followersA.J. Cosmo's stories are crafted to help parents teach their children
simple everyday lessons in an easy to understand manner. By artfully
marrying beautiful illustrations and language, children are challenged to
explore his magical worlds. Written for the transitional reader, A.J.'s
stories allow your child to develop and master a new level of reading.
simple everyday lessons in an easy to understand manner. By artfully
marrying beautiful illustrations and language, children are challenged to
explore his magical worlds. Written for the transitional reader, A.J.'s
stories allow your child to develop and master a new level of reading.
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October 21, 2022
A J Cosmo writes some of the best children’s illustrated stories, with vibrant covers that are sure to catch a child’s eye. They have a simple message for the youngsters and the story is sure to enthrall them. The fabulous illustrations are a bonus to add to a child’s delight. I always wondered where my socks vanished to and now I know. I love how the main character finds a solution to the sock problem that makes everyone happy.
November 8, 2016
A funny well-written story that the kiddies (4, 6, 8) enjoyed. The missing socks are really being eaten by monsters! The nicest part though is that the main character is a caring boy who wants to do the right thing by his mum and the monsters. Can he figure out a way?
August 7, 2013
When a little boys dirty socks kept disappearing and he kept getting in trouble, he decided it was time to figure out what was happening to his socks. He stayed up one night and saw a green monster with three eyes and a mouth full of teeth eat his socks. The boy and his friend Ryan set a trap and capture the monster. They find out that the monster has a family to feed. Then they make a new discovery. There is something the monster loves more than dirty socks. Want to find out? Read this cute book to see what it is.
May 13, 2016
My kids loved this wee story and now think we have our own sock monster in our house due to socks going missing we liked reading this book and now my daughter has added this book to the reading list for her teddy land school so this book I would recommend to my friends so happy reading g to all from wee me.
February 25, 2015
His mother has had enough and is threatening to ground him for the summer. What is Max to do? His dirty socks are there when he goes to bed and gone in the morning.
So, in order to avoid a grounding, he sets out bait, dirty socks, and waits to see what shows up that night. And in creeps a little green monster.
Max jumps on it but it squirms away and runs in his closet. His mother comes in, scolding him for still being awake and doesn’t believe his story about the sock eating monster.
The next day at school, Max tells his friend Ryan about the monster. They devise a plan to capture the little green guy and save Max’s summer. The trap works, but then the monster tells his story and they face two choices, help the monster or let him and his family go hungry.
Such a delightful story with vibrant and exciting illustrations, this story is meant to help children with their reading and has some lesson plans at the end of the book. Parents will have fun reading this with their kids, and the young ones will learn some valuable lessons.
I particularly liked the plan the boys come up with for the monster and his family. It was a funny one and I could see kids eyes lighting up and hear their giggles when they read it.
I hear Max and the monsters are in another pickle in the second book and look forward to seeing how they solve that one too.
I received this book for my honest review.
So, in order to avoid a grounding, he sets out bait, dirty socks, and waits to see what shows up that night. And in creeps a little green monster.
Max jumps on it but it squirms away and runs in his closet. His mother comes in, scolding him for still being awake and doesn’t believe his story about the sock eating monster.
The next day at school, Max tells his friend Ryan about the monster. They devise a plan to capture the little green guy and save Max’s summer. The trap works, but then the monster tells his story and they face two choices, help the monster or let him and his family go hungry.
Such a delightful story with vibrant and exciting illustrations, this story is meant to help children with their reading and has some lesson plans at the end of the book. Parents will have fun reading this with their kids, and the young ones will learn some valuable lessons.
I particularly liked the plan the boys come up with for the monster and his family. It was a funny one and I could see kids eyes lighting up and hear their giggles when they read it.
I hear Max and the monsters are in another pickle in the second book and look forward to seeing how they solve that one too.
I received this book for my honest review.
February 18, 2015
I loved the Monster that Ate my Socks by A.J. Cosmo; the illustrations are bright, colorful and bring the story to life. The story itself is perfect for children of all ages, teaching morals and values, problem solving and thinking and promoting tolerance and open minds. I loved that the monster in this book had a family to provide for; it's not a spin on the monster story that you hear of very often. The font was a perfect size, making it easy to read and the reading level is great for kids in grades two through four (or age four through eight), depending on their skill. This book is great for parents to read to their kids and one that you'll want to have on hand for bedtime.
I can't wait to share this book with my bonus daughters this summer; I know they will love the story, the illustrations and realize that monsters aren't so scary, after all! This would be a great book to have on the shelves not only at home but also in the classroom for a lending library or maybe even to teach from.
I can't wait to share this book with my bonus daughters this summer; I know they will love the story, the illustrations and realize that monsters aren't so scary, after all! This would be a great book to have on the shelves not only at home but also in the classroom for a lending library or maybe even to teach from.
March 6, 2012
I read this book last night with my son. We loved it. It was a bout a little boy who always is getting in trouble with his Mom for losing his socks. She tells him that socks aren't cheap and he needs to be more responsible. He decides to try and find out where the socks really go, because he knows he doesn't lose them. He may leave them on his bedroom floor at the end of the day, but he doesn't lose them, they are just gone in the morning. With the help of a friend of his, they make a plan to figure out what is taking his socks. They plan a sleepover and make a trap and everything. They do find out what is eating the socks, but how can they stop that thing from eating them? Is there anything the boys can offer instead of socks that will make the sock eating monster eat that instead of socks? And why does the monster eat just dirty socks?
This story was just too cute of a story. It was fun to read and my son and I very much enjoyed reading it together.
This story was just too cute of a story. It was fun to read and my son and I very much enjoyed reading it together.
February 9, 2015
"The Monster That Ate My Socks is such a fun book. I read this book to my 6 year old son at bedtime and he absolutely loved it. My son was totally engaged throughout the book, which was amazing because it's hard to keep my son still. I love the idea of the author using a monster as the reason the socks are disappearing. The end of the book was something I didn't see coming, and it was a genius way to end the story. The few illustrations of the book were a great addition, but I wish there had been more of them. The monster is not scary like you would think, but instead shy and cute and by the end you can't help but love him. I would recommend this book to anyone with children 5 and up.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 26, 2015
The Monster That Ate My Socks is a charming little story with likeable characters and a funny monster. The writing style was pleasant and easy to understand, with short sentences that encourage young readers who don't like to read. The illustrations were colourful and attractive and would be perfect for a bedtime story. I found myself smiling throughout the book and I even laughed out loud at one point! I look forward to reading A.J.'s next story!
February 11, 2015
So cute!
Young kids with big imaginations will love this story of the socks eating monster who gobbled those missing socks. And the solution to having the sock monsters not starve while leaving the socks alone? Brilliant.
Kids will love this book and the entire monster series.
Young kids with big imaginations will love this story of the socks eating monster who gobbled those missing socks. And the solution to having the sock monsters not starve while leaving the socks alone? Brilliant.
Kids will love this book and the entire monster series.
January 2, 2013
my 8 yeR old son and I loved reading this book together. it was funny.
December 4, 2013
I laughed while reading this. I wish a monster would come eat up my bad grades some time!
September 5, 2017
Ever wonder where your socks disappear to? Or perhaps you know; you've seen the monster that eats your socks, but your mom doesn't believe you. Maybe it's time to set a trap.
This book is so cute! Great for all ages, but particularly for younger children. A fantastic and fun read behind the mysteries of disappearing socks.
This book is so cute! Great for all ages, but particularly for younger children. A fantastic and fun read behind the mysteries of disappearing socks.
June 29, 2018
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
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November 6, 2019My grandchildren loves this book. I've read it to them many times and now they are old enough to read it to me! This is just a fun read and a very engaging book. My grand daughter is 7 and she still loves this book.
December 4, 2019
This book made me laugh out loud. I don't know if my daughter or I enjoyed this book more. It is about the classical idea of socks disappearing. Mine usually disappear in the washing machine. But the author has another wonderful solution. It is a fun read and easy for kids to follow.
May 9, 2017
Cute book
Neighbor kids really enjoyed it. The illustrations are great! Thankfully, the book wasn't overly long, so it held their attention well.
Neighbor kids really enjoyed it. The illustrations are great! Thankfully, the book wasn't overly long, so it held their attention well.
October 20, 2017
Longer than I expected, but very cute.
I will have to get the second one.
I will have to get the second one.
October 27, 2017
Hide Your Dirty Socks!
A kid is always getting in trouble because his dirty socks are missing or messed up. How will he solve this problem? A fun read colorfully illustrated.
A kid is always getting in trouble because his dirty socks are missing or messed up. How will he solve this problem? A fun read colorfully illustrated.
January 6, 2018
I love it it is so funny
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March 4, 2018
This book is awesome you should read it
March 23, 2018
A Great Story For Kids (Even Adults)
I absolutely love this book because the story is so sweet. It it one, no the best bedtime story ever!
I absolutely love this book because the story is so sweet. It it one, no the best bedtime story ever!
September 21, 2019
We enjoyed this book.
February 11, 2020
Awesome read for my kid
My baby enjoyed her little story. I couldn’t believe I had no kids books for me to read to her but now I do hehe have fun xo
My baby enjoyed her little story. I couldn’t believe I had no kids books for me to read to her but now I do hehe have fun xo
February 9, 2024
Yummy
This was a very clever story. I wonder what made the bad homework so tasty? I'm glad the ending was a happy one.
This was a very clever story. I wonder what made the bad homework so tasty? I'm glad the ending was a happy one.
December 3, 2016
My five year old daughter loved this book.
February 16, 2015
As I first started reading this, I thought it was too bad that the main character's mom did not believe him. I understand that the idea of monsters is imagination for the most part but kids need to be believed. At very least, work through imaginary friends or in this case, problems that are occurring.
The only negative other than what I said above, is the monster's change in eating habits from the socks. It was understandable via the story but it might give children the idea that if they don't do well in school or having problems in school that they can just hide the evidence. I could see where this might be a talking point for parents with their children.
Having said that though, this book is a lesson in three-fold. The first is taking care of your things, as things can be expensive to buy to constantly have to replace them. The second is, taking care of others. The third is finding self solutions to a problem that one might have. All of these ideals were cleverly written so young children could perfectly understand them.
There were very few pictures in this book and that is also understandable as this book is meant to be an early reader. In fact, there is a guide for teachers/homeschool parents to use with this book.
Overall, this is a likable book and I can give it 4 stars.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for my open and honest opinion. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ with yours.
The only negative other than what I said above, is the monster's change in eating habits from the socks. It was understandable via the story but it might give children the idea that if they don't do well in school or having problems in school that they can just hide the evidence. I could see where this might be a talking point for parents with their children.
Having said that though, this book is a lesson in three-fold. The first is taking care of your things, as things can be expensive to buy to constantly have to replace them. The second is, taking care of others. The third is finding self solutions to a problem that one might have. All of these ideals were cleverly written so young children could perfectly understand them.
There were very few pictures in this book and that is also understandable as this book is meant to be an early reader. In fact, there is a guide for teachers/homeschool parents to use with this book.
Overall, this is a likable book and I can give it 4 stars.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for my open and honest opinion. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ with yours.
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October 25, 2012“The Monster That Ate My Socks” is a fun book for elementary kids. It is about a boy whose mom keeps getting upset with him for losing his socks. The boy knows he is not losing his socks, but he does not know where they keep disappearing to. He comes up with a plan to figure out who, or what, is taking his socks. He finally figures out that a monster is taking his socks. He tries to figure what else he can give the monster so that he will stop taking his socks and so his mom will stop getting mad at him.
Elementary kids would really enjoy this book. It would be perfect for this time of year, Halloween, since it deals with a monster. It is also a book that I am sure some kids can relate to. Socks are small and very easy to lose track of. It is a funny book to share with young kids.
The book has some cute illustrations that help bring the story together. The monster is made to look scary and funny at the same time and yes he looks a little friendly too. The illustrations do a great job of letting the reader see exactly what is going on. The illustrator uses lots of color and imagination.
I would use this book around Halloween since it talks about a monster. I think the kids would really love it and have stories about how their own socks sometimes disappear.
Cosmo, A.J. N.p.: Thought Bubble, 2012. Print.
Elementary kids would really enjoy this book. It would be perfect for this time of year, Halloween, since it deals with a monster. It is also a book that I am sure some kids can relate to. Socks are small and very easy to lose track of. It is a funny book to share with young kids.
The book has some cute illustrations that help bring the story together. The monster is made to look scary and funny at the same time and yes he looks a little friendly too. The illustrations do a great job of letting the reader see exactly what is going on. The illustrator uses lots of color and imagination.
I would use this book around Halloween since it talks about a monster. I think the kids would really love it and have stories about how their own socks sometimes disappear.
Cosmo, A.J. N.p.: Thought Bubble, 2012. Print.
July 10, 2015
A book about monsters? Okay, my son and I couldn't resist. Monsters Inc is one of our favorite movies. This is a heartwarming story about two boys who discover a monster that eats dirty socks. The smellier and dirtier, the better. But they have a problem. What to do about all the lost socks? They make a plan to capture the monster and discover something unexpected!
This book was cute and funny. As soon as it was over, my son wanted to read the second book. We both liked the story and the characters. The monsters stole the show, though.
My son noticed immediately that the author illustrated the book himself and paid special attention to them. He has a keen eye for different forms of art. He loved the illustrations in this book. They are colorful with beautiful earth tones.
This simple story has big heart. It's well-written and easy to follow and perfect for the young reader. The illustrations are very well-suited to the story. They are full and eye-catching, complimenting the storyline. We look forward to reading more from A.J. Cosmo who is giving away not only two Kindles loaded with his books, but also more free books on his website. Cosmo's books are perfect to have handy on your tablet or phone to read to your little one at any time.
This book was cute and funny. As soon as it was over, my son wanted to read the second book. We both liked the story and the characters. The monsters stole the show, though.
My son noticed immediately that the author illustrated the book himself and paid special attention to them. He has a keen eye for different forms of art. He loved the illustrations in this book. They are colorful with beautiful earth tones.
This simple story has big heart. It's well-written and easy to follow and perfect for the young reader. The illustrations are very well-suited to the story. They are full and eye-catching, complimenting the storyline. We look forward to reading more from A.J. Cosmo who is giving away not only two Kindles loaded with his books, but also more free books on his website. Cosmo's books are perfect to have handy on your tablet or phone to read to your little one at any time.
February 16, 2015
The second my 6 year old saw this book, he was excited. He wanted to read it before I could and then bragged to his sister that they got a new book.
The story was cute and the pictures make it even cuter.
It was only 30 pages with text that were big enough for the kids to not panic over and the words were easy enough that my 1st grader was able to read without too much difficulty.
The story is about a parent monster who has to find food to feed its babies. The only problem? The monsters eat dirty socks and bad homework.
Bad homework isn’t bad per se, but what parent wants to continue buying socks for their kids?
Two kids in the book are the only two who believe in and have seen the monster and are the only two who can figure out a way to keep the monster family from starving but still keep from getting in trouble with their missing socks.
Together, they all come to a conclusion that works for both the boys and the monsters.
It is definitely a book that I would recommend to 1st graders through maybe 3rd graders to read aloud. Younger kids would like it read to them (in my opinion).
The few pictures there are, are cute enough to keep a little one’s attention!
The story was cute and the pictures make it even cuter.
It was only 30 pages with text that were big enough for the kids to not panic over and the words were easy enough that my 1st grader was able to read without too much difficulty.
The story is about a parent monster who has to find food to feed its babies. The only problem? The monsters eat dirty socks and bad homework.
Bad homework isn’t bad per se, but what parent wants to continue buying socks for their kids?
Two kids in the book are the only two who believe in and have seen the monster and are the only two who can figure out a way to keep the monster family from starving but still keep from getting in trouble with their missing socks.
Together, they all come to a conclusion that works for both the boys and the monsters.
It is definitely a book that I would recommend to 1st graders through maybe 3rd graders to read aloud. Younger kids would like it read to them (in my opinion).
The few pictures there are, are cute enough to keep a little one’s attention!
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