The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Sock Box

Our family has a cardboard box
That’s filled with lots of single socks
If there’s a sock that has no pair
We know we have to store it there.
Once a month we tip it out
Spread the singles all about
Pair up all the matching ones,
Then make some mismatched sets for fun!

About the Writer


Annelies Judson

Annelies hails from Aotearoa New Zealand. She likes cooking, cricket, and her kids (not in that order). Her debut picture book will be out in 2025. More information about Annelies can be found at anneliesjudson.wordpress.com