Sensitive Children and the Struggle with Itchy, Ouchy Socks
Highly sensitive children and socks are often not the best of friends. Whether the socks feel itchy, the seam is uncomfortable, or a child simply prefers being barefooted, socks are at the forefront of many a clothes problem for sensitive children.
Itchy, Ouchy Socks are a Common Issue
If socks have been the cause of morning meltdowns in your house, then you are certainly not alone. Though that is of little consolation I know. If my kids had their way they’d walk around with nothing on their feet all the time. And whilst at home, they generally do. But at the end of the day, socks serve a purpose. Never more evident when, many years ago, an American tourist pointed at my then babe in arms and said in a dismayed voice, “That child’s got no socks on.” That’s right, even as babies my kids were not fans of socks.
What helps, aside from finding the right socks, is for children to know they are not the only ones, and add a hint of fun to the issue. Cue the book, An Itchy, Ouchy Morning – A Book About Socks written by Michal Blom.
An Itchy, Ouchy Morning – A Book About Socks
It looks like Tommy might be late for school because he’s struggling to find the right pair of socks. His socks are annoying! Luckily, there is help on hand in the form of Tommy’s mom, dad and dog. The three of them scour high and low to find the right pair of socks for Tommy. Unfortunately, they can’t find the right match anywhere in the house.
What about Doctor McSocky, who lives in Socksville? Or inventing new perfect socks just for Tommy?
Can Tommy find the right socks so that he can get to school on time? You’ll have to read the book to find out.
About the Book
This brand new book is a 24 page picture book aimed at younger children, available in e-format or in paperback. The images are colourful and fun and they will delight young children for sure, particularly Shoe the dog. What I particularly like about the book is that it is written in rhyming style, which gives the book a rhythmic feel as you are reading. It adds to the fun.
Michal Blum set out to add some humour to the issue of sensitive children and socks, and she succeeded. My view is that books for highly sensitive children, by the end of the book, should make children feel that they are not the only one who feels this way and Tommy’s story certainly achieves this.
All in all, a delightful read for young children who really are not the best of friends with their socks!
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