Simon and the Sock Monster

by Kathryn Otoshi

Where all those missing socks go is one of those imponderable questions. Is there a Sock Monster who eats them? That's what a little boy named Simon thinks. After Simon loses his lucky sock, his older sister, Janey, tells him a story of a legendary creature that lives in their basement and eats missing socks for dinner. Panicked and certain he'll lose his championship soccer game without his lucky sock, Simon seeks the help of his friend Timmy to rescue it. The amusing outcome surprises everyone, including Simon, who learns a lesson he'll never forget.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

36 pages, Hardcover

First published April 30, 2004

About the author

Kathryn Otoshi is an acclaimed author, illustrator and speaker best known for her character-building books, Zero, One, and Two. She travels across the country inspiring students through reading, art and the power of literature. Her books, Beautiful Hands and Draw the Line, make important statements about connecting and building community.

Reviews

[Michele]

Big sister tells little brother about scary monster who takes socks, little brother believes her (when will they ever learn).

[Stacie]

Fun book about letting go of make-believe and tapping into the source of ones own power - told through the trope of a missing sock. Super exuberant pictures.