The Spotty Sock Mystery provides an excellent introduction to narrative story structure, with all key story elements are made explicit. The book has a relatable everyday family theme and a repetitive rhyming refrain provides opportunities to engage children in helping to tell the story. The text features an interesting 'feeling' word (puzzled), while the pictures provide the opportunity to work on theory of mind through discussing what different characters know at different points in the story. There are lots of funny socks to find and describe, and a rhyming refrain that will inspire children to tell the story with you. The detailed and colourful illustrations offer plenty of opportunities to discuss household items and different ways socks go missing. Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia 2023 Book of the Year Awards, 3-5 years category. You can also use this book to discuss: Helping around the house with family chores What different families love How everyday items can be used creatively Published by Putto Press, an imprint of MultiLit Pty Ltd.
