Sock Monkey Boogie-Woogie: A Friend is Made [Hardcover]

Cece Bell (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2004 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

In desperate need of a dancing partner, Sock Monkey concocts a creative solution — and reveals a few trade secrets — in this sock-hopping sequel to the "Quirkiest Picture Book" of last year (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY).

The Big Celebrity Dance is just days away, and — gasp! — Sock Monkey does not have a dancing partner. His friends are all out of town, and a famous toy actor like Sock Monkey can't go by himself! Is Sock Monkey doomed to stay home alone and sing the blues? Cece Bell's famous Sock Monkey is back — with a polyester suit, some fancy moves, and a new argyle buddy who may turn out to be the perfect dancing partner. Get ready for a boogie-woogie good time!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2 - Sock Monkey, "the famous toy actor," has a problem: he needs a dance partner for the Big Celebrity Dance, and all of his friends are going out of town. He advertises for a good dancer, but none of the toys that audition seem to be the right fit. Then he's inspired by gifts that his traveling friends send to him. Out of a hat and sweater, a big pair of socks, and some cotton, he makes his own sidekick - another sock monkey named Sock Buddy - and teaches him to groove. Together, they have a great time at the event. This bouncy tales skips along on the strength of Bell's colorful, cartoon digital illustrations. Readers will giggle at Sock Monkey's array of failed partners - from a troll doll who's "Too funky" to a pair of chattering teeth with bad breath - and the illustrations of Sock Monkey and Sock Buddy breakdancing, doing the hula, and disco dancing take the story right over the top. All in all, this offering is as light as cotton candy. - Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Maryland School for the Deaf, Columbia
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From Booklist

PreS-Gr. 2. These days, children are more likely to find sock monkeys in picture books than in their toy boxes. Bell's character, first introduced in Sock Monkey Goes to Hollywood (2003), is an ironic fusion of modern and old-fashioned, a digital assemblage of smooth curves, bold shapes, and swatches of scanned-in knit fabric. Here, Sock Monkey discovers that his friends will be out of town for the upcoming Celebrity Dance. After auditioning dance partners to no avail (robot is "too clunky," plastic troll "too funky"), he sews the companion of his dreams from a pair of argyle socks. The notion of two male sock monkeys twistin' the night away may seem cheekily progressive to some adults, and, much like sisters Kara and Jenna Lareau's Rocko and Spanky Go to a Party (2004), the book's most passionate fans are likely to be adults for whom sock monkeys evoke strong nostalgic emotions. Still, the silly, cheerful artwork and story will attract kids' attention, and the enthusiasm beaming from their elders will seal the deal. Jennifer Mattson
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; 1 edition (September 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076362392X
• ISBN-13: 978-0763623920
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #359,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 6 year old gives 2 thumbs up, March 13, 2005

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eskimospy (West Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sock Monkey Boogie-Woogie: A Friend is Made (Hardcover)

We had previously purchased Sock Monkey goes to Hollywood, and then found that Ms. Bell had one other book. We hope she keeps writing more. We've recommended the series to everyone, and we recommend it you as well.

The book is intelligently written, appealing to children as well as adult readers, and beautifully illustrated in a slightly nostalgic feel. The disco outfits that Sock Monkey and his partner wear just add to this effect.

This book covers many topics that cause kids to commonly feel overwhelmed - nervousness of being introduced to new people, creatively solving one's problems, and overcoming performing in front of others to name a few. The humor in this book appeals to both my daughter and me, which sometimes is hard to find in kids books.

Just buy this book - it will bring a smile to your face!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great kids book!, December 27, 2004

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This review is from: Sock Monkey Boogie-Woogie: A Friend is Made (Hardcover)

This book has a truly unique and happy feel to it. It is the tale of sock monkey, a famous actor, who finds a dancing partner. I got this gift for my little cousin and he loved it! Apparantly there are other books about our famous little actor and I will definitely purchase them in the future. I recommend this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!, January 15, 2008

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T. Littell (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sock Monkey Boogie-Woogie: A Friend is Made (Hardcover)

My daughter received this book for Christmas (she's 6) and we both love it. I've since given it as a birthday gift 3 times. It would be perfect given with a sock monkey.