Official Review: Sock Lobsters by Michelle Bulriss

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This sounds like an adorable concept which teaches kids the concepts of loss and the stages of grief really well. Thanks for the great review!

[Effie Cherotich]

This story uses a pair of socks to illustrate the stages of grief. I think it is highly relatable to even adults given that grief is something that everyone can experience.

[Moddesser Elahi]

This seems like a fun story for children involving a pair of socks as animated creature. The socks really like each other, but, once they get separated in a laundromat. You would get to know what happens next in this story. Thank you for the review!

[Sophia10]

I too have passion to read a novels of this kind of a kind Grandma. Looks nice and sounds nice the review.

[Yvonne Oloo]

Thanks for the review. I appreciate two things from this review about 'Sock Lobster': one is that the sock pair represent the positive and pessimistic views on life, which may help children understand that there are (at least) two sides of looking at things, and the other is on dealing with grief due to loss, for both children and adults. This book looks engaging enough for young readers.

[Martina Sette]

I completely agree with you and how the story beautifully addresses themes of grief with a happy ending. it's a delightful read for both children and adults. Your connection to Sebastian's self-reproach is very touching.

[Asma Aisha Ansari]

I'm intrigued by the magical socks, Sebastian and Lola. The journey through grief sounds touching, and the relatable characters will make young readers understand the stages of loss and joy better.

[Rodel Barnachea]

I am fascinated by the story of an elderly lady knitting her adult granddaughter a pair of socks that look like lobsters. I am intrigued by what makes the said pair of socks "magical". I am interested in the contrasting personalities of the two socks.

[Jenna Padayachee]

Thank you for a good review. This book sounds cute. This a beautiful way to incorporate the message of grief to children in particular. This book reminds me of a recent book I came accross about dealing with grief, particularly for children. I am glad there are books like this to help children become aware of the emotions and how to process loss. The use of the socks is so very funny and smart of the author. Nothing can prepare us for what grief brings but stories as such are critical in developing the awareness to approach such times with courage and wisdom and strength.

[Kshitija Sonawane]

This book sounds like such a good idea. Children these days grow up in a bubble and as soon as they come out of it and are pushed into real world, they feel confused and entitled Books like these would help them understand that not everything has to go their way. I would love to read this book. Congratulations to the author for BOTD and best wishes for future projects.

[Nemanja Jankovic]

"Sock Lobsters" by Michelle Bulriss is a children's book. An interesting theme stems from a grandmother knitting a pair of socks that look like lobsters for her granddaughter. However, these socks are magical and have the names Sebastian and Lola.

[Chitra Ayengar]

Grandparents love for their grandchildren is always unique. Imagine getting a pair of socks in the shape of lobster that too a magical one. The child would be in cloud nine. Would love to read the book to know what happened to Lola. The review was enlightening. Congrats on BOTD.

[Wheelchair Witch]

A lovely review of z lovely book.
The review highlights the fact that the book explores important areas in a child's growth and gives good advice to the child reading it.
Adults will also get a lot out of the book, I know that I did!

[Sakshi A Soni]

Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review of Sock Lobsters. It's genuinely heartening to hear how the story resonated with you on a personal level, particularly in its portrayal of the stages of grief. Michelle Bulriss has indeed crafted a unique and wonderful narrative that not only speaks to young readers but also imparts gentle wisdom that adults can appreciate. Your identification with Sebastian's self-reproach adds a poignant layer to the review, emphasizing the relatable aspects of the characters' experiences. It's evident that you connected with the story's emotional depth and found solace in the subtle humor woven into the narrative. Your appreciation for the realistic depiction of the grandmother and the overall cast of characters, as well as the visual and textual elements, highlights the comprehensive quality of the book. Your enthusiastic four out of four stars and the recommendation speak volumes about the impact of Sock Lobsters, making it clear that it has the power to resonate across age groups and touch the hearts of those who have experienced loss. Thank you for sharing your personal connection to the themes explored in the book; it adds a genuine and relatable perspective to your review.

[Gladis Ratish Kumar]

The critique was highly favorable. I particularly appreciate the thematic choice of introducing the complexities of grief to a younger audience. I'm eagerly anticipating the resolution of Lola's fate.