Sock Story

Description

A beautifully illustrated picturebook about a sock that loses his pair and the identity crisis that ensues. It's Phil and Dale's favourite time of the week - the WASH! The two socks impress each other with their acrobatics; flipping, spinning and shrieking, much to the disapproval of the other clothes in the washing machine. But why should they care? They've got each other and that's all that matters... right? When Phil goes missing, Dale is left contemplating life in solitude. After a brief encounter with a red shirt, he finds himself alone in the washing machine, lost and pink. When he is finally reunited with his buddy, Phil fails to recognise him and the socks must decide what being a pair means if one of you has changed.... Written in comic book form, with gorgeous crayon illustrations, this a tale of friendship and identity that will delight children and adults alike. A brilliant message reminding us to celebrate the differences of our friends! This story would be a good tool for in the classroom to discuss the importance of the language that we use towards each other. A lovely story to share with children. -- Reading Zone

Eleonora Marton is an Italian illustrator living and working in London. She is the author of DIY ABC (Cicada, 2016) and Bigger (Cicada, 2017). CK Smouha is a television writer and author living and working in London. She is the author of Born Bad (Cicada, 2017) and Iced Out (Cicada, 2019).

''This brilliant picture book can spark thought-provoking conversations on the nature of human relationships, belonging and identity in a comic way. Reading it from a different perspective, it can even raise questions about homosexuality and diversity. The story is supported fantastically by Eleonora Marton's crayon illustrations and vibrant colours. Artistic highlight: the front cover with its round hole creatively resembles a washing machine.' ' - Ibby UK - Dr. Lina Iordanaki 'The text is bold, bright, and the crayon style illustrations seize the attention immediately. The comic book format makes it quick paced and the plot works in elements of identity, belonging and friendship. Marton's illustrations are almost overwhelming in palette and composition, but are engaging in their sheer friendliness, and half of the fun of the book will be in the excitement generated through the personification of the set of clothing that Marton has created The stylistic naivete that has been harnessed is also instantly accessible to children, and easily replicated, making Sock Story a sure favourite and an influence on their own early creative output.' - The Association of Illustrators 'Smouha and Marton wring genuine suspense and edgy humor out of this clever, colorful tale.' - New York Times