Sockville

PreS-Gr 3—Built around the premise that when socks disappear from the dryer, they end up in Sockville, this production entertain the whole family. Featuring a quirky cast of brightly colored sock puppets, each with its own distinct personality, Sockville is populated by such great characters as Sock Cousteau, the Professor, Granny who watches two precocious little ones, and Farmer Sock who oversees a group of Dust Bunnies. When two new socks arrive in Sockville, they are introduced to a variety of things including TV shows like "Mutant Socks from Outer Space" and "Professor of Science"; a human TV reporter who has difficulty with numbers; and "Ask a Caveman," a segment where the Professor interviews the human caveman. "Chuckle Chest" is a fun segment that pops up from time to time. Reminiscent of an old-time variety show, various drawers of the chest pop open allowing different socks to tell one another jokes. Woven throughout are lessons on sharing, friendship, manners, counting and even some science. The combination of colorful sets, well drawn 3-D animation, fun characters, and enjoyable word play make this a must-have for every collection.—Veronica De Fazio, Plainfield Public Library District, IL