Twiggy and the Lost Socks
A Rhyming Backyard Adventure
Children’s Book
Date Published: September 2023
Meet Twiggy! He loves to explore with his family finding treasures to store before winter. Fall is ending, and Twiggy finds a soft and fuzzy treasure to keep him warm during colder days. Unknown to him, it belongs to a girl searching for her favorite lost sock. Find out what happens when Twiggy and the girl come face to face. How will they cope with their complex emotions about the situation and each other?
Julie’s Review:
Twiggy and the Lost socks is a cute story about a little squirrel who wants to snuggle in a sock. The story is told in sweet rhymes, with an easy and enjoyable cadence.
The illustrations are adorable and very vivid. The leaves and socks are especially bright and fun. The squirrel is drawn so pretty and those eyes are very bright. The human girl illustration is not as cute, but still nice. The girl’s face feels a little overdrawn perhaps, while the squirrel’s tail is fantastic.
I enjoyed the cute story of the squirrel going through the understanding of finding a sock and realizing it doesn’t belong to him, but belongs to the little child. I especially liked the little girl’s kindness toward the squirrel family. Some good lessons to teach kiddos here.
About the Author
Renée DeVincent was born on an Army Base in Savannah GA. Her passion for reading and creativity developed at a young age. Growing up in a military family and moving frequently, books and art became a source of comfort and escape. Later in life, she embarked on her writing career, grant and technical writing, shortly after receiving her M.Ed. in Counseling. At the same time, she continued to develop her passion for fictional short
stories, literature, and art, leading her to get an AAS degree in Graphic Design.
Reading books to her daughters inspired her to write and illustrate her first Children’s Book, Twiggy and the Lost Socks. Renée believes reading and storytelling are powerful ways to connect with others and foster a love of learning. Using a lighthearted rhyming style, inspired by nature, Renée uses her colorful illustrations and writing to encourage self-awareness, responsibility, positive relationships, and a solid character.
Currently, Renée resides in the heart of Kansas with her two children and supportive husband of 30 years. When not writing or creating art, Renée loves to spend time with her garden, nature, the outdoors, and her many fur babies. Hazel the Doberman and Milo the Ragdoll cat, provide many hours of writing inspiration.
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