I Lost My Sock [Hardcover]

Lin Jakary (Author), Illustrated by Ryan Olson (Author), Ryan Olson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Join the fun as a young boy attempts to solve the mystery of his missing sock, only to realize that his sock has run away, and is quite possibly leading an adventurous life of its own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Children and teacher alike are tickled by the bouncing rhymes and comical drawings of I Lost My Sock. The clues are slyly embedded in the context. Children can relate to the hero's troubles and excitedly share their own past frustrations. This will be a well-worn favorite. Linda Hartner Coffman, M.A., Elementary and Preschool Teacher, Brighton, MI --Wocto Website

My second grade class went wild over I Lost My Sock.. I always let the kids take a picture walk first when I bring them new books. It s hard to get the attention of seven and eight-year-olds. They were immediately involved with the pictures and couldn t wait to read. To me, this is the sign of a great book when kids become so engaged, they don t even realize they re learning. After we read the books, they were very animated and couldn t stop talking about them. I downloaded the glossaries beforehand, so when they asked about a word, I was prepared. When the bell rang, we went to the technology center to play Sock Detective...They were cracking up. We had a ball.
Tina Clark, Elementary School Teacher, Garden City Schools,
Garden City, MI --Wocto Website

I Lost My Sock is a wonderful, fanciful exploration of a practical problem, and the picture cues really support my six-year-old's emerging reading skills. He can even read it to his little brother. Sock is one my toddler's favorite words at the moment. Jen Roberts, High School English Teacher,
San Diego, CA --Wocto Website

About the Author

Lin Jakary and her nine siblings grew up in an urban household where storytelling was elevated to a familial art. She attributes her skills to this rich early environment. A former teacher, Jakary was also a contributing editor to The San Diego Reader for 13 years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Wocto Publishing; First edition (June 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934867012
• ISBN-13: 978-1934867013
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,549,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite book, May 15, 2009

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Goody G. (Ardmore, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Lost My Sock (Hardcover)

My son received this book from one of his friends for his birthday. Almost immediately it bacame his favorite, and we have been warmed to see a very sweet bond that has formed between my son and the character. What I like about reading it to him, is the conversation it inevitably generates, flush with questions/answers, and identifications with common everyday dilemnas. I applaud the author of "Sock" for her creation, which we have discovered to be much greater in depth than first glance suggests. We have now given it as a gift many times. Feedback from our friends confirm our (and our son's) impression of this sweet book.