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Fox's Socks

By Julia Donaldson

Part of the Tales From Acorn Wood series

Fox hunts everywhere for his missing socks—but who’s hiding the clues?

playful interactive delightful engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.74

From 57 readers

What do our readers think of Fox's Socks? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy lifting the flaps, spotting the pictures and joining in with the short rhymes, especially when the book is shared again and again. Some children find the story very simple or feel that the flaps reveal the surprises too easily.

What does the Pageticker team say about Fox's Socks?

We love the simple, hands-on fun of Fox’s Socks, with Julia Donaldson’s bouncy rhymes and Axel Scheffler’s warm, busy illustrations making each lift-the-flap discovery feel rewarding. It is especially well suited to toddlers who enjoy repetition, naming familiar objects and joining in with a search, although younger children may need help turning the flaps carefully.

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is Fox's Socks about?

Join Fox as he searches high and low for his missing socks in this charming lift-the-flap adventure! With delightful rhymes and friendly animal characters, young readers are invited to help Fox look behind doors, under blankets and more. Each page offers a fun surprise as children lift the flaps to reveal hidden clues. Perfect for little hands, Fox's Socks is a playful, interactive story that encourages curiosity and early learning.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Discussion ideas around Fox's Socks

Looking carefully: Where might you look if you lost one of your socks, and what clues could help you find it?

What is behind the flap?: Before lifting a flap, what do you think Fox might find there, and why?

Getting dressed: Which piece of clothing would you look for first when getting ready to go out, and what makes it useful?

Things in our homes: Which objects in Fox’s house can you spot, and where would you expect to find similar objects in your own home?

Helping Fox: How do the animals and the clues help Fox, and how could you help someone who had lost something?

Pages

12 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2020

First published

2000

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