confused dudes & the sockness monster: volume 1

Best buds DJ and Parker cannot wait to tell spooky stories during their sleepover until - BOOM! Bangs from the basement and missing socks make them shudder. Could a REAL monster be right beneath them?

The Sockness Monster uses suspense and humor to convey themes about friendship and learning. You’ll chuckle out loud with these charmingly confused dudes!

Supplemental activities with a focus on creativity, personification, vocabulary and more are included at the end of the story!

This book is great for ages 6-9, but can be enjoyed by all! Parents will undoubtedly laugh at the common ＂missing sock＂ dilemma, and teachers can use this educational text as a resource in the classroom.

Cristina Worgul lives in Long Island, New York with her husband, three children, and two puppies who’ve chewed way too much of their furniture! A veteran English teacher, she is a lover of language and learning. Aside from books, Cristina’s favorite things are blaringly loud music, silly scary stories, and lots of laughter. Andrew Traficante is an award-winning Manhattan local graphic designer whose passion has always been
art. Originally born on Long Island, he established his own caricature entertainment business, occupying the entire New York state with his talent under the name Drew’z Cartoonz. Born in October, he has always had an interest in horror. Aside from drawing, he was an elite-wrestler who enjoys skateboarding and extreme sports.