Socksquatch
PreS-Gr 2–Missing any socks lately? The reason is spookier–and funnier–than kids could ever have imagined. Socksquatch is a hairy, horned yeti who's more cold-footed than cold-blooded. With flailing arms, pointed teeth, and one white sock, the big orange monster lumbers into a castle, calling, “Got sock? Foot cold.” The characters and action are picture-perfect. The author-illustrator uses bold colors, kooky ink shapes, and dynamic frames that don't always succeed in containing their occupants. Wayne the werewolf has no socks, just fur. Frankenstein has a lovely long sock to offer, but it's too big. When Martin the mummy hears Socksquatch's wail and runs to help, he brings along an irate damsel and a perfect solution–for the time being. Even as the story ends on a happy note, the situation is unraveling. Dormer's hilarious, spot-on watercolor-and-ink illustrations make a monsterful hit with Socksquatch.–Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY. (c) Copyright 2010.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.