

Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to wear socks. They think socks are boring and itchy.
One day, Mom says, "We need to go to the store. You need new socks for winter. Put on your shoes and coats."
Ben and Jen groan. They do not want to go to the store. They do not want new socks. They want to stay home and play.
At the store, Mom shows them many socks. Some are red, some are blue, some have stripes, some have dots. "Look, these are nice socks. They are soft and warm. Which ones do you like?" Mom asks.
Ben and Jen shake their heads. They do not like any of the socks. They all look the same to them. They are all regular socks.
Then, they see something different. On a shelf, there are socks that look like animals. There are socks with ears, tails, eyes, and noses. There are socks that look like cats, dogs, bears, and rabbits.
"Wow, look at these socks!" Ben says.
"They are so cute and funny!" Jen says.
They pick up the socks and try them on. They make noises and pretend to be animals. They laugh and have fun.
Mom smiles and says, "You like these socks, don't you? They are not regular socks. They are special socks. Do you want to buy them?"
Ben and Jen nod. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love these socks. They are the best socks ever."
