Bocchi and Pocchi: A Tale of Two Socks

Written & illustrated by Noriko Matsubara

Publication date: March 2013
Ages: 3+ years
Format: Paperback / 229 x 229 mm / 32 pages
ISBN: 978-0-09573013-0-6
Rights available: World (rights sold: China, Korea, Vietnam)
UK retail price: £6.99

Bocchi and Pocchi are no ordinary pair of socks. They are the best of friends. But one night, Pocchi disappears.

Can these woolly friends ever find each other again?

A charming and unusual tale, illustrated in soft pencil colours. Undoubtedly a modern classic.

Noriko Matsubara is a new illustrator born in Japan. This is her first picture book. The inspiration for the story came from her childhood when she would watch her grandmother darning socks and found herself wondering what might happen to them.

Resources & extras

For Bocchi and Pocchi events, colouring sheets, activity ideas and a sock knitting pattern, see www.bocchiandpocchi.com

Reviews for Bocchi and Pocchi

“The humble sock will never seem the same after finishing this eye-catching picture book.”

The Independent

“This adorable tale of the separation and reunion of two little socks is bound to prove a favourite with its cute, quirky illustrations and surprise, happy ending.”

Teach Nursery magazine

“Socks as you have never seen them before! The illustrations are a delight - bright and simple and full of fun.”

Parents in Touch

“A wonderfully quirky story about a two truly close-knit friends!”

Lancashire Evening Post

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