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Socks Paperback – April 14, 2015
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Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary charms readers with yet another lovable character—Socks, a jealous cat who must learn to share his owners with their new baby.
Socks is one happy cat. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bricker. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, Socks has been the center of their world. And he always has everything he needs—tasty kitty treats and all the lap room he could want!
But when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Little Charles William is the one getting all the attention. Socks feels left out—and to show it, he starts getting into all sorts of trouble! What will it take to make Socks realize just how much the Brickers care about him?
"Both children and adults with roar with laughter." —School Library Journal
- Print length176 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level2 - 7
- Lexile measure890L
- Dimensions5.12 x 0.32 x 7.62 inches
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateApril 14, 2015
- ISBN-109780380709267
- ISBN-13978-0380709267
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“Hilarious...Both children and adults will roar with laughter at Socks’s antics and cringe at his misdeeds.” — School Library Journal
From the Back Cover
Watch out, socks!
Socks is one happy cat. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bricker. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, Socks has been the center of their world. And he always has everything he needs—tasty kitty treats and all the lap room he could want!
But when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Little Charles William is the one getting all the attention. Socks feels left out—and to show it, he starts getting into all sorts of trouble! What will it take to make Socks realize just how much the Brickers care about him?
About the Author
Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.
Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!
Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.
Tracy Dockray is a fine artist and illustrator who has contributed to more than twenty illustrated books, including the bestselling Grimm's Grimmest, Delia at the Delano, and all of Beverly Cleary's highly popular children's books, most notably Ramona. A member of the Society of Illustrators, she holds an MFA from Pratt and lives in New York City.
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Product details
- ASIN : 0380709260
- Publisher : HarperCollins (April 14, 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 176 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780380709267
- ISBN-13 : 978-0380709267
- Reading age : 6 - 9 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 890L
- Grade level : 2 - 7
- Item Weight : 4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.12 x 0.32 x 7.62 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #38,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #131 in Children's Pet Books (Books)
- #304 in Children's Cat Books (Books)
- #668 in Children's Classics
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

Beverly Cleary's birthday, April 12th, is celebrated across the country on D.E.A.R. Day, with activities related to the Drop Everything and Read Program. One of the most popular and honored authors of all time, Beverly Cleary has won the Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw, and both Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. She makes her home in coastal California.
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When I read this book, it takes me back to another place & time. This book reminds me of my years as a young boy. I love this book. Beverly Cleary is an amazing author.
I love the artwork in the book.
I guarantee if you're a cat lover, you'll love this book. Two Thumbs Up!
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