Official Review: Sock Lobsters by Michelle Bulriss

[Aleena Augustine]

The idea of magical lobster-shaped socks, Sebastian and Lola, guiding the story and exploring themes of grief in a child-friendly way piques my interest. The relatable characters and the positive resolution, coupled with bright and compelling illustrations, make it sound like an enchanting and insightful experience for both children and adults. Great review!

[DL Gardene]

Sock Lobsters

Grandma knits magical socks for her granddaughter. Once the granddaughter receives the knitted lobster magical socks, the socks are aboe to talk to her. The pair of socks remind me of yin and yang (light and dark) togetherness, you can’t have one without the other. One of the socks got lost on the way to the laundromat and the pair went through separation anxiety (its what I call it) until they were back together. If you love magic and humor then you will love this book.

[Sonia_Gonzalez]

Sebastian and Lola are magical socks that look like lobsters. Knitted by a lovely grandmother, no one imagined the adventures and growth the socks, and Emily, a sweet little girl went through.

[Aremu Titilopemi Funmilayo]

I can't say I've experienced losses because I've not lost anyone I have a close relationship with before, regardless since the book looks so interesting, I'd love to read it. Thanks for the review and big kudos to the author.

[Jincy]

A wonderful read for children written by Michelle Bulriss. A pair of magical lobster socks knitted by a very loving grandmother for her wonderful grand daughter Emily... the two socks have dual personalities on life. One seeing the positive side and the other one focusing on the negative. When one of the socks go missing, both of them feel a range of emotions, which is very clearly detailed for children. Well done!

[Francis Kapola]

Crafted during a challenging era, this piece illuminates the profound grief experienced by children, offering valuable insights into teaching effective coping mechanisms.

[Kenneth Onyenwe]

"Sock Lobsters" by Michelle Bulriss details the interesting story of a woman who gave her granddaughter socks with emotions. This is a very interesting children's book.

[mrlefty0706]

“Sock Lobsters” is an incredible children’s book by Michelle Bulriss. The story begins with an elderly lady knitting a pair of magical socks that look like lobsters for her adult granddaughter. When the granddaughter receives them, she can hear the socks talking to her. One sock is named Sebastian, who tends to be grouchy and he does not have a very bright outlook on life. The other sock is named Lola, and she is very delightful and looks for the best in people. The socks immediately took a liking to Emily. Tragedy struck one day on Emily’s way home from the laundromat when Lola fell out of the basket. Emily and Sebastian were very upset and endured the stages of grief. A great book that has sad moments but has a happy ending. Good for reading to children to help them understand the grief process.

[Neha Panikar]

Thankyou for the review! I love books which have a gentle and wise way of revealing the truths of life, albeit harsh, but then also showing the brighter aspects of life. Makes the children value and appreciate the little things even more. Bookmarking this for my young son and nieces and nephews!!

[Navya Patel]

This picture book was enjoyable to me. It does a fantastic job of illustrating the stages of grieving for young children through the tale of a lost lobster sock. The joyful ending was the only thing that bothered me. Usually, grief doesn't go away on its own when the cause of the pain goes away. I believe that section gives kids the wrong impression. I deducted one star as a result. If not, the tale and the cute photographs could start a discussion about this subject.

[Geeta091997]

The sock lobster story is based on a fictional story. It's amazing story for children.

[Veronica Hunter]

"Sock Lobsters" is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the endearing characters of Sebastian and Lola. Michelle Bulriss effortlessly blends magic, emotions, and valuable life lessons into a captivating story that resonates with both kids and parents.

[Mercy Wambui Ndungu]

Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful review of "Sock Lobsters" by Michelle Bulriss. Your detailed account of the storyline and characters truly captured the essence of the book, and I appreciate the care you took to highlight its positive aspects.

It's heartening to hear that the author successfully conveyed the stages of grief to young readers, offering a valuable lesson while maintaining a balance of comfort and humor. Your personal connection to Sebastian's self-reproach adds a layer of empathy to the review, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced loss.

[EBERE WRITES COCEPT]

Michelle Bulriss has created a delightful and magical world in "Sock Lobsters," where the talking socks, Sebastian and Lola, become endearing companions for the readers. The story's positive handling of emotions and its happy ending make it a perfect addition to children's literature. Congrats on the BOTD.

[Ma Kristine Dakoykoy Rennie]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on "Sock Lobsters" by Michelle Bulriss. It sounds like a heartfelt and engaging story that delicately navigates themes of loss and companionship, all wrapped up in a magical tale about talking socks!