Official Review: Sock Lobsters by Michelle Bulriss

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Re: Official Review: Sock Lobsters by Michelle Bulriss

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Sebastian and Lola sound interesting, especially the opposing views of life. We all need help dealing with grief, and this is definitely a must-read for everyone. Many thanks for the review.
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This delightful tale about a pair of lobster socks beautifully captures two unique life perspectives and illustrates their interconnectedness. I'm eager to share this story with my little one. Thanks for the informative review.
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Sock Lobsters, Michelle Bulriss's charming children's book, sensitively navigates grief through magical sock characters, Lola and Sebastian. The story's wisdom, appealing illustrations, and relatable themes make it a delightful read for both children and adults, fostering understanding and resilience.
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"After reading this heartwarming review, 'Sock Lobsters' by Michelle Bulriss is on my must-read list! The magical tale of talking socks, Sebastian and Lola, not only captures the imagination of children but also beautifully navigates the stages of grief. I appreciate the author's skill in illustrating complex emotions for young readers and the relatable wisdom it holds for adults. The inclusion of realistic characters, especially the grandmother, adds depth to the story. With an enthusiastic four out of four stars and no errors found, I'm excited to embark on this delightful journey filled with comfort, humor, and life lessons. 🌟🧦
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What an intriguing concept to teach children about grief! Sebastian and Lola’s story sounds fun and impactful. Congrats on the BOTD!
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Post by Abhilasha Abhi »

Michelle Bulriss has written a fantastic and unique children's book called Sock Lobsters. A well-written and entertaining book for kids that will teach them the difference between positive and negative ideas in life. I appreciate your review. Despite being a children's book with two talking socks, this is a significant story. It's wonderful that there are books that help kids deal with challenging emotions. Congratulations on your BOTD!
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Post by Gloria M 3 »

This is a simple and brief review it gives a welcoming environment to the kids reading about talking stocks, kids being more imaginative it would be a great catch to teach them about the good and bad side of things, a good ending makes it more fun because we don't want to see kids sulking after hurting their little feelings. Thanks
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Post by Gloria M 3 »

This is a simple and brief review it gives a welcoming environment to the kids reading about talking stocks, kids being more imaginative it would be a great catch to teach them about the good and bad side of things, a good ending makes it more fun because we don't want to see kids sulking after hurting their little feelings. Thanks
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Awesome, tbh this is amazing I actually read this with my younger siblings, now they keep demanding for more of this..
Now I understand clearly somethings about this life.
More knowledge to you.. More ink to your pen.

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Post by Anaïs Quesson »

I want lobster socks!! I'm glad to read this book has a happy ending; I suppose the socks get reunited in the end. This is a good way to teach grief to young children. Thank you for this compelling review!
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The brevity of the book is a significant deterrent for me, as it doesn't provide enough substance to capture my interest. The sample lacks an inviting quality in its wording; just as I began to engage with the content, it abruptly concluded, leaving me with no opportunity to continue.
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The author is genius to come up with this idea of teaching about loss and grief. I love it! Thank you for the review, I'm glad adults can learn from the book too.
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Quite wonderful children’s book "Sock Lobsters" by Michelle Bulriss. The story is about an elderly lady knitting a pair of socks that look like lobsters and these socks can talk. The unique story makes the book appealing.
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Post by Catalina Isabel »

This seems like a lovely children's book about two talking socks who look like lobsters. It seems like the author has done a wonderful job illustrating important ideas, such as emotions and loss. Thanks for an informative review, and congrats to the author on BOTD 😊
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I read the description on Amazon and some reviews. I am glad that a important subject as this is written for children. I would like to read the book myself. Congratulations to the author for making book of the day. Thank you dear author for writing your book on such an important subject.
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