The world's longest sock / written and illustrated by Juliann Law.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781546002581
- ISBN: 1546002588
- Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages ; 8.85 x 0.55 x 11.35 inches
- Publisher: New York, NY : WorthyKids, [2022]
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-7. WorthyKids. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Competition (Psychology) > Juvenile fiction. Knitting > Juvenile fiction. World records > Juvenile fiction. |
Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Carthage Public.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Carthage Public Library | P Law, Juliann (Text) | 34MO2001811938 | Primary Fiction | Available | - |
Kirkus Review
The World's Longest Sock
Kirkus Reviews
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Sock it to me! Competitive knitters vie for the ultimate crafting honor. Sock shop proprietress Nana Nina adds a row to one long sock every time someone makes a purchase. The result? Her sock is soon a world record holderâ¦but not for long. Far away, a lonely lumberman named Chuck has his own incredible sock, and he quickly wins Nana Nina's prize. What follows is a series of one-upmanship scenarios as each knitter tries desperately to outdo the other. By the time both contestants reach the end of their rope/yarn, ready to throw in the sock, they find that the judges have revealed the perfect solution: a tie! After all, socks really should come in pairs. Law lays on the intricate details, including such accurately rendered elements as carding machines, drop spindles, and knitting needle placement. Background characters reappear throughout the storyline, giving sharp-eyed spotters plenty to notice. And while the ending comes rather abruptly, the reveal of socks being best as pairs is both sweet and clever. Brown-skinned Nana Nina hails from Chile and has an alpaca companion, while tan-skinned lumberman Chuck comes from cooler, forested areas and is often accompanied by multiple sheep. Background characters are diverse. (This book was reviewed digitally.) There are plenty of purls of wisdom from this clever competition, no knitting knowledge required. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.