Title: The Legend of the Stinky Sock
Author: Laura Riley
Genre: Children's Fiction
My Review:
The title is what caught my attention of The Legend of the Stinky Sock. I thought it was clever and funny and wanted to read to see what it was about. The author is Laura Riley. Laura is a children's book author and stay-at-home mom. She currently lives in the Dallas area with her
husband Patrick and her children. She was motivated to
write her first book as the result of teaching her first grader how to
compose his own story for a school project. His excitement and
creativity encouraged her to complete a lifelong dream to write a
book.
Connor
is disappointed that his baseball team keeps losing games. His dad
tells him about the "Legend of the Stinky Sock." Once Connor hears the
legend he sets out to see if it is true. He grabs his brother and goes
to work on the three things that are needed for a stinky sock.
Children
will relate to the disappointment that Connor faces each time his team
loses a game. They will also be able to relate to the struggles he
encounters as he tries to see if the legend is true. This book is
meticulously edited and well-written. The story flows smoothly and keeps
the readers' attention. The pictures are engaging and showcase the
emotions of the story effortlessly.
There
was nothing to dislike about this book. I would recommend this book for
children between the ages of 4 and 8. It would be a great addition to
any home or public library. The lesson learned in the book is one every
child should learn, making it equally appropriate for boys and girls. It
could also be used in a classroom setting as it invites conversation on
the lesson that was learned. ★★★★★
Synopsis:
Who doesn't like a little bit of magic? Especially when it helps you win
baseball games. This humorous and delightful story is about a young
boy named Conner who is searching for "The Legend of the Stinky Sock".
According to the myth, the sock holds special baseball powers that
will make anyone an incredible player. Will Conner discover the secret
to the legend? Or, will he find out that the magic of improving his
skills is through hard work?
This sounds so clever and great for kids. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and offering encouragement, Wendy. I appreciate it!
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