Simon Sock

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Simon Sock by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet is a delightful tale about a sock named Simon who longs to find his perfect match. Simon feels left out as all the other socks pair up for different adventures. With humour and heart, this charming story illustrates themes of friendship and acceptance.
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You might enjoy this charming and colourful children's book if you love heartwarming stories about friendship and adventure. It follows the delightful journey of a unique character searching for a perfect match, making it perfect for young readers who appreciate fun and engaging tales about self-discovery and acceptance. The vibrant illustrations and playful narrative are sure to capture children's imaginations and keep them entertained.

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Simon Sock

From the bestselling creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers comes a hilarious new character - Simon Sock!

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A wonderful new character from the bestselling creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers and the illustrator of Goodnight Digger.

Simon Sock is an odd, stripey sock. He lives in the drawers with all the other socks. Every day, two socks get picked to go on an adventure. The sparklies go to parties. The woolies go to the park. The smarts go to school. Everyone has a pair... except Simon. Will he ever find his perfect match?

A hilarious story celebrating friendship and difference from an exciting new picture book partnership.

Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet's hilarious books have sold over 1 million copies!

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Simon Sock is praised for its ability to charm grumpy children, offering the same whimsical fun as previous works by the authors. With a message that embraces inclusivity and love beyond appearances, it stands out as a spring favourite for many.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444936810

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: full colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nick East

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sue Hendra (Author)

Sue Hendra is the author and illustrator of the hugely popular and hilarious Barry the Fish with Fingers and Dave. The Wanda the Alien TV series has been a huge success and is screening on Channel 5. Immediately after completing her art degree at Brighton University, Sue got a job with Bloomsbury. She also worked for Walker Books, Oxford University Press and Macmillan where she honed her skills as an illustrator and writer of picture books. Sue has been creating award-winning and bestselling picture books for over fifteen years and has worked on over seventy books.

Paul Linnet (Author)

Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet have written a number of books together, including I Need a Wee! and the hilarious Supertato series. Sue and Paul's books have sold over 1 million copies, and won numerous prizes including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award in 2016.

Nick East (Illustrator)

Nick East is the illustrator of the bestselling Toto the Ninja Cat as well as the Goodnight Digger and Knock Knock series. He has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artefacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

Find Nick at nickeastillustration.com

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