Mouse.īeverly Cleary was born Beverly Atlee Bunn in McMinnville, Oregon.
Some of her best known and loved characters are Ramona Quimby and her sister Beatrice ("Beezus"), Henry Huggins, and Ralph S.
Her characters are normal children facing challenges that many of us face growing up, and her stories are liberally laced with humour. The book ends with Socks sleeping next to Charles in his crib.īeverly Cleary (ApMarch 25, 2021) was the author of over 30 books for young adults and children. Later on, Socks discovers that he has a new friend in little Charles and a new way to be part of the family. After this takes place, the Brickers realize they have been so wrapped up with the new baby that they have neglected Socks, and they resolve this by petting and hugging Socks to remind him they love him. He has several misadventures in the course, culminating in a fight with another neighborhood cat. Socks receives less attention than he normally would as the Brickers must now spend most of their time caring for baby Charles he even ends up living in the garage for a short time when his behavior is misinterpreted. However, the Brickers soon have a baby son and Socks begins to feel as though he has been forgotten. Initially, Socks and the Bricker couple are alone, and Socks receives a great deal of love and attention as a result.
The story is told from the perspective of a tabby cat with four white paws who lives with a young married couple, Bill and Marilyn Bricker. It won the William Allen White Children's Book Award. This is also a great chance for your child to express their opinions about the events of the book and the behavior of the characters.Socks is a children's novel written by Beverly Cleary, originally illustrated by Beatrice Darwin, and published in 1973. Or readers from 8 years old/third grade can read this book on their own.Īs you read together, take time to stop occasionally and make sure more difficult vocabulary words are being understood. Since it is written from the perspective of Socks, the cat, this book is a pleasant tool to help your child understand how your cat's different behaviors may express their kitty feelings about changes in your family, and might even help your child adjust to changes in their world, too.Ĭhildren as young as 4 or 5 can enjoy this kids' book about cats as a read-a-loud.
Socks feels left out - and to show it, he starts getting into all sorts of trouble! What will it take to make Socks realize just how much the Brickers care about him?" Little Charles William is the one getting all the attention. And he always has everything he needs - tasty kitty treats and all the lap room he could want!īut when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, Socks has been the center of their world. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr.
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