Little Sock lives in a drawer with other socks. Every day, he gets worn, dirty, and washed. But Little Sock dreams of a magical place called Sock City, where every day is a new adventure!
One night, Little Sock sneaks out and finds a secret tunnel in the back of the drawer. It’s dark and a bit scary, but Little Sock is brave. He finally sees a light and shouts, “Yay, Sock City!”
In Sock City, Little Sock sees all kinds of socks: big socks, tiny socks, and even smelly socks! Every day is fun and exciting, and Little Sock can’t wait to come back, maybe with a friend.
In the middle of a book, there’s a wall. One side is safe, but the other side has an ogre! The ogre might eat anyone who crosses over. But wait, something strange happens!
The ogre says, “I’m a nice ogre, and this side is fantastic! Come on, I’ll show you around.” It’s not scary at all!
Benji had a tough day. He got in trouble at preschool, missed his favorite lunch, and got wet in the rain. When Benji’s upset, he hides in his box.
His brother tries to cheer him up with a karate kick. Mama is busy, and there’s no yummy food today. But Benji wraps his brother in a blanket and says, “You’re my little burrito.” They snuggle together, feeling better because they are brothers, side by side.
Julia wakes up to a sunny day and decides to hike to Pancake Peak! She walks through Muffin Meadow and crosses Bacon Bridge.
At the top, she meets some creatures who need help getting down. Julia helps them, and they celebrate with a picnic. Together, they face challenges and enjoy a fun dinner at Julia’s house.
On the first day of school, a pirate bus driver welcomes the children. He tells them it’s okay to be scared. They sing a song about being brave as they head to school.
Buzzy loves bath time with his dad. His dad assures him that the drain won’t suck him down. After the bath, it’s bedtime. Buzzy asks for stories and a nightlight before settling down with a hug and kiss from his dad.
In a fun counting story, baby animals hatch from their eggs, from one to ten. Each egg reveals a different animal, showing how diverse and wonderful life is!
If you love stories, visit your local library! It’s full of amazing books waiting to be read. Thanks for reading!
Sock City Adventure Map: Create a map of Sock City using colored paper, crayons, and stickers. Ask the children to draw different areas of Sock City, like the “Big Sock Park” or “Tiny Sock Lane.” Encourage them to think about what adventures Little Sock might have in each area. Discuss how Little Sock felt when he found Sock City and what it means to be brave.
Role-Playing the Ogre’s Invitation: Set up a simple play area with a “wall” made from a blanket or cardboard. Have one child play the ogre and others play characters from the book. Encourage the “ogre” to invite others to the fantastic side, emphasizing kindness and friendship. Discuss how the characters felt before and after meeting the ogre and what it means to give someone a chance.
Benji’s Blanket Burrito: Provide blankets and have the children wrap themselves or a friend like a burrito. Talk about how Benji felt better after snuggling with his brother. Ask the children to share times when they felt better after being comforted by someone. Discuss the importance of family and friends in making us feel safe and happy.
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Little Sock lives in a drawer. Little Sock gets worn, dirty, and washed. For Little Sock, every day is the same. While the other socks seem happy, Little Sock dreams of something different. He has heard of a magical place called Sock City, where every day is a new adventure. The only way to get to Sock City is through a secret tunnel in the back of the drawer.
One night, Little Sock sneaks out of the drawer and climbs into the tunnel. The tunnel is dark and scary, but Little Sock is brave. Finally, he sees a light at the end of the tunnel. “Oh, there it is! Yay, Sock City!”
Everywhere Little Sock looks, he sees something new and exciting: big socks, tiny socks, new socks, old socks, sporty socks, straight socks, polka dot socks, and even smelly socks. There are so many different socks doing different things. Every day is a new adventure for Little Sock, and he can’t wait to go back again, maybe bringing a friend.
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In the middle of the book, there’s a wall that protects this side from the other side. This side is safe, but the other side is not. The most dangerous thing on the other side is the ogre. If the ogre ever caught me, he’d eat me up! That’s why I’m glad there’s a wall in the middle of the book and that I’m on this side of it.
Wait a second, what’s going on? This isn’t supposed to happen on this side of the wall! “Oh no, I’m on the other side of the book, and you’re the ogre who’s going to eat me!”
“I’m actually a nice ogre, and this side of the book is fantastic! Come on, I’ll show you around.”
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Benji had a bad day at preschool. He got yelled at for kicking the fence, missed his favorite pizza at lunch, and had to walk home in the rain because the bus driver missed his stop. Now he’s hungry, cold, and wet. When Benji’s in his box, it means he’s had a bad day.
Mama tells me to take my shoes off because there’s water all over the floor. Benji’s block city is spread around, and I know I helped him build it. Mama’s phone rings, and she turns away. I stick my tongue out at the box and do my best karate kick above Benji’s block city.
Mama says I can’t take karate classes right now because they are on Tuesdays when we visit the super happy lady at Benji’s clinic. On those days, we always come home tired, and Mama makes berry smoothies to help us feel better.
Today, there are no berry smoothies and no burritos. Mama is busy, and Benji is hiding. This day is just plain old rotten.
Benji comes out of the box, holding his blanket high. He pulls me down on the fuzzy blanket and wraps me up tight. “You’re my little burrito,” he says. I open the blanket and let Benji in. “You’re my little brother,” I say.
That’s how Mama finds us. “Can I come in too?” she asks. Whether the day is good or bad, Benji and I will be okay because we are brothers, side by side.
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Julia wakes up to a beautiful sunrise and beams, “Today is the perfect day to hike up to Pancake Peak!” She buzzes through the wildflowers of Muffin Meadow, clicks through the darkest depths of Black Coffee Cave, and balances bravely across Bacon Bridge.
At Pancake Peak, she enjoys a peaceful panorama until a band of bickering creatures disturbs the silence. They ask for her help to get down. Julia backs away, thinking there’s been a misunderstanding.
The creatures explain their predicament, and although this isn’t how Julia likes it, she agrees to help them. Once they safely return to the base of Pancake Peak, they celebrate with a picnic.
As they continue their adventure, they face challenges like a broken Bacon Bridge and a darkening cave. With teamwork and bravery, they navigate through obstacles and enjoy a dinner together at Julia’s house.
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On the first day of kindergarten, a pirate bus driver welcomes the children aboard. He sets the rules and reassures them that it’s okay to be scared. They sing a song about being brave and facing their fears together as they head to school.
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Buzzy enjoys bath time with his dad, who reassures him that the drain won’t suck him down. After bath time, it’s bedtime, and Buzzy expresses his reluctance to say goodnight. He asks for stories, drinks, and a nightlight, but eventually settles down with a hug and kiss from his dad.
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The story continues with various baby animals hatching from their eggs, counting from one to ten. Each egg reveals a different baby animal, showcasing the diversity of life.
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If you don’t have books, what are you waiting for? Visit your local library full of storybooks brought to life. Thanks for watching!
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