Theodore and The Cat with the Missing Sock: A Children’s Picture Book about Love, Loyalty and Courage! (Theodore the Unfortunate Bear)

Price: $18.60
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More than 4000 copies sold!

This is a story about a little black cat with a ‘missing’ sock who goes on a quest for a complete set of four, in the hope for happiness and acceptance. In his quest, he meets a kind little girl named Annabelle and her talking teddy bear Theodore who have just the right solution for him – Annabelle’s baby sock! Just when all seems well and good, a sudden gust of wind blasts through the window and turns the whole world upside down. But that is no wind at all…

Awards

Winner (Best Illustrations), Best Indie Book Award 2021

Silver, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2022

Bronze, Independent Publisher Book Awards 2022

What’s in this book?

A beautiful message about empathy, looking beyond appearances and giving to those who have even less than us.A valuable lesson about gratitude, being happy with what we have and who we are, ‘complete’ with all our imperfections.A fast-paced, unusual storyline unlike other children’s books, with a heartwarming surprise ending.A work of art, with 35 awesome, original illustrations by the author that will inspire the hidden artist in your little one.A quality book to add to your treasure of best children’s books!

School Teachers love ‘Theodore and The Cat with the Missing Sock’!

LOVE it!
“I love this book. I love this book for teaching SEL (Social Emotional Learning). It has so many lessons, that you can take away from it (friendship, acceptance, loyalty, love yourself). The illustrations are so amazing. They are so detailed, which will certainly add to the discussion. I love all the multi syllabic words, as well as the many suffixes, that is used. This book has it all! The lessons are endless.” ~ Victoria, Special Education Teacher

Whimsical, engaging, and captivating
“My students thoroughly enjoyed this book. They were captivated by the pictures and story telling. They were super involved and engaged with the story the whole time I was reading it. Their emotions matched the characters as they went through their ups and downs throughout the story. My students loved this book, and ever since reading out loud with my class, I have had students pick it up in their free time to read/look at it.” ~ Carly, 1st Grade Teacher

AMAZING BOOK
“I read this book to my special ed students and they really were visually stimulated at the art work. It really captures the eye and kept my littles engaged. Their eyes were roaming all over the pages! The story was well written and entertaining as well. However, some of the language used (dumbfounded, frenziedly, awestruck, etc.) was far above my student’s ability to comprehend so a bit of explaining was needed, but they got it afterwards. I fully recommend this book for elementary students.” ~ Mary, Special Education Teacher

Beautiful Illustrations
“This is a darling book about a cat has 3 paws with white fur and one without. Annabelle goes on a adventure to find his other sock. It has such fun illustrations and it is a fun story. My 2nd graders loved listening to it. It has many higher-level thinking vocabulary words in it. I would highly recommend it!” ~ Joshua, 2nd Grade Teacher

Fantastic Book with great illustrations and conversation starters
“I teach kindergarten and read this book to my students. They were all very intrigued. I personally feel this is a great book K-12, The book has a rich vocabulary throughout. the story is one that kids of all ages can relate to. It’s realistic yet fantasy at the same time. The art and illustrations are great. This is a win-win for all children and educators.” ~ Suseann, Kindergarten Teacher

From the Publisher

A book about EMPATHY for those who have even less than us.

A story about GRATITUDE and being happy with what we have.

A work of ART to hold in your hands and share with your loved ones.

Children Will Love This Book!

“My students are first graders and we only had 2 weeks of school left at the end of the school year, so I was looking for something short-ish for our read aloud and I picked up my copy of this book to share with them. They were entranced from the beginning and were disappointed that we had to stop and continue a second day. When we finished the book, they all clapped and cheered! That does not happen often, I promise! The story was fun, adventurous, dramatic, and charming all at once… ” ~ Sandykins

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Luminous Cat
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 77 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9811814848
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9811814846
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 8 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.19 x 11 inches
Book 4 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Theodore the Unfortunate Bear
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