Socks book recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.
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Socks: A Kid’s Christmas Lament
by JD McPherson (Author), Anika Orrock (Illustrator)
Brief summary: A boy wakes up early on Christmas morning to sneak a peek at the gifts under the tree that are meant for him. To his disappointment, he discovers that they are all socks. He searches the entire house for the gifts he had asked Santa to deliver. Frustrated and outraged, he puts on his boots to head outside and protest. However, when he sees his family, he changes his mind.
Comments: This humorous book was inspired by the song “Socks” by JD McPherson.
Rating: 4/5 📗📗📗📗
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(New West Records. (n.d.). JD McPherson – “Socks” . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swukov55ZuY)
The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives, which are duly noted.