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"There Are Rocks in My Socks!" Said the Ox to the Fox
An ox gets himself into ridiculous situations made worse when he listens to the advice of his friend the fox.
Hardcover, 37 pages
Published
May 1st 1979
by William Morrow & Co Library
(first published January 1st 1979)
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I know that you are not supposed to judge a book by its cover – or its title – but what else can you do when you find a book called _”There Are Rocks in My Socks!” said the Ox to the Fox”_? It only takes a smidgen of intelligence to realize that you have found an excellent children’s book with some highly enjoyable rhymes, and Patricia Thomas’ story does not disappoint!
The story line is very simple – the poor ox has rocks in his socks (bet you wouldn’t have guessed that!) and can’t figure out...more
The story line is very simple – the poor ox has rocks in his socks (bet you wouldn’t have guessed that!) and can’t figure out...more
Nov 11, 2010
Jasmine Roberson
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this is a great book. my sister had this book as a child and i read it also. now my niece and nephew carry the same copy with them. i love the alternation of color in the book. it also has a very good story line about making choices and would be a good book for helping children find the most reasonable answer
Holy rhyming batman!! This book is great... there are so many rhyming words it makes you dizzy! The ox wants the help of the fox to get the rocks out of his socks. The ox gets a tack in his back... you see where this is going! The bird finally comes to the ox's rescue! Kids would find this so funny.
I loved reading this book to my sons and have been on a search for it. Is no longer published but I finally got a used copy on Amazon that didn't break the bank. Can't wait to read it to my grandkids! Seems to have become a classic - wish it would be repuplished. Fun and lively.
This book is full of rhyming and cause and effect. The Ox has many things happen to him that lead to other events. Some of the language is very confusing and hard to follow for younger kids. Also, it teaches community because all of the animals come together to help the Ox.
I read this to my son the other night and it certainly reminded of books from my childhood. Well, it was obviously written about the time I was child, but I hadn't seen it before. The rhymes were good and the pictures interesting. He like it.
This was one of my favorite books to read when I was a little kid. I loved how it rhymed and I loved the illustrations. I ran across it and had to re-read it...nostalgia.
Another of Patricia Thomas's wonderful rhyming texts that are really very funny. I truly enjoyed the short phrasing and the abundance of rhyming words.
I read this aloud to myself and it is exhausting with all the rhyming. I loved this when I was a kid and recently reclaimed it from my mother.
It is a great book for children. It is funny and the illustrations are wonderful. I strongly urge you to read it!
The rhymes in this book are sing song-y and humorous. Illustrations complement text nicely.
When you can still quote a book 20 years after reading it, that makes it a classic!
A childrens book that quickly became a favorite in this house!
You haven't lived until you've read this masterpiece. Chaps on!
Another favorite childhood story. The title tells it all!
Jackson loves this, but reading it is a pain in the bum.
This was one of my favorite bed time books.
Full of rhymes and ridiculousness.
One of the first I learned to read.
My very first book that I can remember reading. To this day, it is one of my favorite reads! Reads like a good Dr. Seuss book; timeless and fun.
Sep 24, 2008
Bret Jones
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Recommends it for:
All parents and children
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My mother read it to me
One of my favorite all-time children's books. I read this one to my daughter until she was able to start reading it to me.
this is one of my favorite books. i remember reading it as a kid and i have loved it ever since.
This is a really funny book. The rhymes are clever and hilarious.
The kids love this book.
May 21, 2013
Faith White
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Patricia Thomas is the author of Firefly Mountain; There Are Rocks in Socks, Said the Ox to the Fox; The One-and-Only, Super-Duper, Golly-Whopper, Jim Dandy, Really Handy Clock Tock Stopper; and Stand Back, Said the Elephant, Im Going to Sneeze, featured on the PBS Storytime series. Thomas graduated from Penn State University and has worked as a writer and editor in practically every area of the a...more
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