Simon Sock

What do our readers think of Simon Sock? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the talking socks funny and enjoy the bright characters, silly situations and happy feeling of finding a place to belong. They also like spotting small details in the pictures and joining in with activities about matching pairs.

What does the Pageticker team say about Simon Sock?

Simon Sock is a bright, daft and genuinely sweet story about feeling left out and discovering that friendship does not always look the way you expect. Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet bring their familiar comic energy to an everyday sock-drawer problem, while Nick East’s expressive illustrations are packed with funny details. A lovely choice for pre-schoolers and early readers, especially children who enjoy silly characters with a warm message tucked underneath.

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What is Simon Sock about?

Simon is a stripy sock who longs to find his perfect pair. While the other socks go on fun adventures together, Simon always seems to be left out. Will he ever find a friend who matches him just right? This heartwarming and funny tale celebrates friendship, being different, and finding where you belong.

About the author

Sue Hendra is a much-loved author and illustrator who creates fun and colourful books for children. She is best known for her story 'Supertato', about a superhero potato who saves the day in the supermarket. Sue’s stories are full of silly adventures and friendly characters that make reading exciting and enjoyable!

Discussion ideas around Simon Sock

Finding a friend: How do you think Simon feels when the other socks go on adventures without him, and what might help him feel included?

Perfect matches: What makes two friends a good match, even when they do not look or act exactly alike?

Being different: Simon is a stripy sock among socks that seem to belong in pairs. What makes him special?

The sock drawer: If your socks could go on an adventure, where would different kinds of socks choose to go?

Belonging: Can you think of a time when someone helped another person feel welcome? What happened?