Unwrapping
"Jocelyn's Box of Socks"
Authored by Kristen L. Jackson
Illustrated by Tino Santanach
* Age Range: 5-6
* Grade Level: PS-1
* Hardcover: 48 pages
* Publisher: Schiffer; 1 edition
* Pub. Date: May 28, 2019
* Language: English
Editorial Reviews
"Jocelyn's Box of Socks by Kristen Jackson is a delightful story that will teach children to understand their moods and feelings, and how to react to them. Tino Santanach has come up with some wonderful illustrations that add to the moods and feelings of Jocelyn and the story. The discovery that emotions can change quickly will help children realize how important it is to come to terms with their feelings and moods so that they can handle situations in life better, wherever they go. The Classroom Guide at the end of the story makes it a perfect story for classroom discussions and interactive activities. The story will also guide parents to help their children come to terms with their emotions and feelings in a positive way." --Reader's Favorite Book Reviewer
"A sweet book about a girl who receives a box of socks that have faces on them depicting various feelings. I am a psychologist, so this book appealed to me. I love how it focuses on identifying and expressing feelings, even when those feelings may change quickly. This would be a great book to use in the therapy setting or at home. Parents can and should be the first to help kids learn about their emotional health. We need more books like this one!" --NetGalley Reviewer
"This is a really fantastic book for children and young people which stimulates lots of discussions about emotions, feelings and how we express them ... a really fantastic book which is great for emotional literacy." --NetGalley Reviewer
Unwrapping some wonderful illustrations for you
My Take
This book is a perfect catalyst to start conversations about emotions and feelings and how to control them. Emotions come in many categories and it's wonderful to be able to recognize them and figure out how to deal with them when they suddenly appear.
Jocelyn is a small girl who adores socks. They seem to be part of her DNA as she is always wearing them: at bedtime, at the beach with her flip-flops, and once when she took a bath. She seems sock-obsessed.
One day a large box arrives from her grandparents and when she opens it up she discovers socks, socks and more socks with a note attached that instructs her to wear the socks with "feeling."
She notices that each pair has expressions of emotions on them and she decides to choose a pair that coincides with how she is feeling at that very moment. Her feelings rapidly change throughout the day and she becomes super frustrated because she feels obligated to go change her socks to match what she is experiencing. Those socks are a lot of work. She feels happy, sad, scared, angry, calm ( just to name a few ) and when these feelings appear Jocelyn jostles to change her socks one more time. Oh my this is no fun, her socks are wearing her out!
Her big brother gives her some great advice:
"You can wear whatever socks you want. Just because your mood changes, doesn't mean you have to change your socks." Brilliant!
He gives her permission to decide for herself what socks she will wear settling in her mind that she is the boss not the socks. What a great and freeing revelation!
I love the dedication at the beginning of the book:
"--Dedicated to my mom and her love of "fun" socks, the inspiration for this story.
The author has included a helpful parents/ teacher's guide at the end. This is a book I would definitely recommend.
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!!!!!
I need these socks to wear while doing blog prep or reviewing my books... lol!
Meet the author
Kristen L. Jackson lives in Reading, PA, with her husband, two grown sons, and three large-breed dogs. She has been a teacher for over 20 years, and writing for children of all ages is close to her heart. Her debut novel KEEPER OF THE WATCH is available now, and a children's picture book, JOCELYN'S BOX OF SOCKS, will release in spring 2019. She enjoys writing, reading, and spending time with her family at their cabin in the Pocono mountains of PA. Follow Kristen on Social Media:
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Contact: kristenjacksonauthor@yahoo.com
About the illustrator
Tino Santanach Hernandez is a Spanish artist who works for the Danish Disney production. In the early 1980s, he started out with several 'Mickey Mouse' stories. Soon followed some 'Donald Duck' comics and many stories with 'Gyro Gearloose'. His work has been published all over Europe, but also in Brazil. In addition, he has illustrated several 'Strawberry Shortcake' children's books together with Marga Querol. He is a member of the Tello studios. Born 1951, in Spain.
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