“Here’s the thing about The Great Sock Secret: it’s joyous. I don’t think I stopped smiling once I started reading. … This very simple, funny story is brought to life with the accompanying illustrations.” – pop.edit.lit
“These fairies look like good fun, ready for some mischief, like taking command of all those missing socks. In this Australian import, Sarah and her mother are depicted with light-brown skin and puffy black hair; the fairies display many skin tones and hair colors and textures, implying that the humans could be of Aboriginal descent.” – Kirkus
“The Great Sock Secret is a gently humorous take on one of life’s great mysteries – where all the odd socks go. Young fairy fans will love spotting the fairies that Sarah knows about but her mother is oblivious to, behind the furniture, under beds, in cupboards and, sometimes, in plain sight. Illustrations are bright and semi-realisitic, with each fairy unique. Lots of fun.” – Aussie Reviews
“This is an utterly charming story from the team that created the outstanding Don’t think about purple elephants that reminded me of The borrowers by Mary Norton (and which would be a great read-together serial as a follow-on.) Like Sarah, the reader has to have sharp eyes to find what has happened to the socks because so much of the story is in the wonderful illustrations – a trait of perfect picture books in my opinion. Young children will take great delight in seeing what adults can’t as they try to spot all the fairies as well as suggesting what else they might use the socks for.” – ReadPlus
“The Great Sock Secret works on several simultaneous levels. While offering a fun-filled bed-time tale that is sure to fill little minds with happy dreams, there is also an element of seek and find to every page. How many uses for socks can you find? Which sock use do you think is the most ingenious? Where else could a missing sock go? Which fairy do you like best? Gwyneth Jones’s adorable illustrations includes a Rastafarian, complete with dreadlocks and colourful beanie – my personal favourite.” – Kids’ Book Review
“The Great Sock Secret is an adorable, funny and creative book that takes the most frustrating piece of clothing and makes it into a fun game.” – Verushka (@sydneyeditor1 – Instagram)
Compilation Lists
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