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Socks

by Beverly Cleary

A family’s changing routine, seen through a cat’s eyes

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Awards & Recognition

  • Author recognition

    Newbery Medal-winning author

    Beverly Cleary is described as a Newbery Medal-winning author; this recognition is attributed to the author, not...

  • Critical praise

    Praised by School Library Journal

    Attributed praise for Socks: “Both children and adults with roar with laughter.”

AlbakiReads Editorial

A family’s changing routine, seen through a cat’s eyes

Socks has been the center of Mr. and Mrs. Bricker’s attention ever since they rescued him. The arrival of their baby, Charles William, changes that familiar arrangement: Socks feels displaced and begins getting into trouble. The story frames a household adjustment through the experience of a pet who must contend with sharing his owners. Its central tension is not simply whether Socks will behave, but how he will come to understand that a new member of the family does not erase the bond he already has with the Brickers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in stories about pets and family life.
  • Young readers exploring themes of jealousy, sharing, and adjustment to a new baby.

Themes

Pets and family relationshipsJealousy and sharingAdjustment to a new sibling

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Book overview

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary charms readers with yet another lovable character--Socks, a jealous cat who must learn to share his owners with their new baby.

Socks is one happy cat. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bricker. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, Socks has been the center of their world. And he always has everything he needs--tasty kitty treats and all the lap room he could want!

But when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Little Charles William is the one getting all the attention. 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?

"Both children and adults with roar with laughter." --School Library Journal


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