Socks: A Kid's Christmas Lament -- Jd McPherson

<b>Rock and roller JD McPherson's comical salute to Christmas curmudgeons hops from stage to page, making for the stocking stuffer of the season.</b> <p/><i>This is the worst gift I ever got!</i><br> <i>It doesn't beep or buzz or bop or rattle in the box!</i><br> <i>Why'd they waste the paper on a lousy pair of SOCKS?</i> <p/> It's the dawn of Christmas morning, and this child can no longer wait, furtively tiptoeing straight to the unlit Christmas tree. There lies a festive box, brightly wrapped, with their name on it. A shake for good measure, and then . . . wait, seriously? What did they ever do to deserve this? Based on the cult classic "Socks" (from his eponymous Christmas album), bluesy rock and roller JD McPherson pays hilarious homage to a stereotypically bad gift--and its disappointed recipients--in a deftly extended picture-book version of his song. Brought to energetic life in droll, retro artwork by Anika Orrock, who illustrated the album cover and liner, <i>Socks </i>will prove a perfect fit for anyone who has ever gotten stressed over holiday gift-giving--and everyone, big or small, who's come to appreciate the love wrapped up in even the humblest present. Includes a QR code to the "Socks" song.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Jd McPherson<br><b>Publisher:</b> Walker Books Us<br><b>Published:</b> 09/10/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.25lbs<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781536237023<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><p><b>About the Author</b