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Land of the Left Sock

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B. P. James' "Land of the Left Sock" is an imaginative modern children's fairy tale written in verse/rhythmic prose. Colorfully illustrated by Dale James with nostalgic prints, "Land of the Left Sock" will appeal to children ages 4-8 with its magical journey of siblings Dezmund Doo and Dezerea to where all left socks go. The vocabulary is rich and resonant, and the poetry paints pictures of a fanciful place where "every sock goes/ when it no longer wants to live with our toes." Dezmund and Dezerea meet the Mama Dove, the wise old owl, the sock band, and finally the wonderful elephant Ollie who paints the stars and their light on the sea with a brush held in his trunk. It is a wonderful bedtime fable, with just the right mix of security and excitement, predictability and mystery. It surely will encourage trust and growth in the children who are lucky enough to read it with their parents.

Follow Dezerea and Dezmund Doo as they tumble into their clothes hamper and end up in the Land of the Left Sock, where all those socks who are done living with their toes go to play.

Started as a poem when the author was in his teens, "Land of the Left Sock" has been turned into a rhyming fantasy adventure story for young readers. Following siblings Dezerea and Dezmund Doo, readers journey through the Land of the Left Sock and meet Mother Dove, the wise old Owl, some marching socks and an elephant named Ollie who helps the siblings return home.

The illustrations provided by Dale James are absolutely gorgeous and sometimes comical. This book overflows with creativity and imagination, all while teaching children about friendship, caring and courage.

Recommended for children ages 4 thru 8, "Land of the Left Sock" is a book that every young reader will enjoy.

Length:: 1:08 Mins

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