Review: Kids! Its time to play outdoors.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
Odd Sock is an adorable cuddly toy usually seen indoors with her friends, the Top of the Wardrobe Gang. In this book she goes on an outdoor adventure, driving to Scotland with her friend, M, a human. To climb mountains!I'm hopelessly urban so adored this book. It fulfilled my fantasy of becoming a daring climber, camping out and being brave enough to cross a terrifying wire bridge. None of which is actually likely to happen. For children it's a brilliant read. The story is fun, easy to understand and full of interesting new things to learn. Melinda Kinsman cleverly weaves useful facts into the story. Do you know how to whistle SOS? I didn't, but I do now. I could also tell you about the Munros AND the Corbetts. M and Odd Sock visit Glencoe where Odd Sock has a surprising encounter. This event introduces kids to the history of the area in a simple and effective way.The photos are delightful, showcasing both Odd Sock and the beauty of Scotland. Odd Sock is in every picture, but sometimes you have to search for her, another fun thing for kids to do. I also appreciated M's message to Odd Sock, quoting an old saying. 'Take nothing but photographs. Leave nothing but footprints.'I'm sure that children will love this book. It's original and fun with a super cuddly heroine in Odd Sock!