"Both children and adults with roar with laughter."School Library JournalNewbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary charms readers with yet another lovable characterSocks, a jealous cat who must learn to share his owners with their new baby.This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. Its a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Socks is one happy cat. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bricker. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, Socks has been the center of their world. And he always has everything he needstasty kitty treats and all the lap room he could want!But when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Little Charles William is the one getting all the attention. Socks feels left outand to show it, he starts getting into all sorts of trouble! What will it take to make Socks realize just how much the Brickers care about him?
