The Beginning of the Sock Eaters
Loopie and Blingading are tired of bananas—banana stew, banana soup, banana everything! One day, their curiosity leads them on a hilarious journey through swirly portals, where they discover a surprising new favourite food: socks! This silly story is perfect for early readers who love short stories filled with imagination and giggles.
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Vocabulary
- Tribe
- A group of people living together with shared traditions.
- Banana stew
- A pretend meal made by mashing bananas into a warm dish.
- Chief
- The leader of a group or village.
- Swirly portal
- A magical spinning doorway to another place.
- Corridor
- A long tunnel or hallway.
- Torch
- A stick or device that gives light in dark places.
- Throne
- A special chair for a king, queen or ruler.
- Sock
- A piece of clothing worn on your foot—and in this story, something tasty!
Context
The Beginning of the Sock Eaters is a humorous fantasy story that blends adventure, creativity, and imagination. It follows two curious characters, Loopie and Blingading, who live in a village that only eats bananas… until they stumble into a magical tunnel and discover a whole new world.
The story introduces young readers to elements of journey, discovery, food, and identity, while using playful language and silly ideas to spark laughter and curiosity. It encourages critical thinking, decision-making, and creative exploration in a lighthearted and joyful way.
Discussion questions
Spark a conversation with your child and connect the story to real-life lessons.
Journeys
- What made Loopie and Blingading want to leave their banana village and go exploring?
- Have you ever gone on an adventure to find something new? What did you discover?
- What do you think is more fun—staying home or going on a journey? Why?
Individuality
- How are Loopie and Blingading different from the other villagers?
- Why do you think they were curious when others were not?
- Do you think it’s okay to be different from others in your family or school?
Creativity
- What creative solution did Loopie and Blingading find for their food problem?
- How does imagination help them on their adventure?
- If you could invent a new kind of food, what would it be?
Helping
- How did Loopie and Blingading help their village?
- Why is it good to share something exciting with your friends and family?
- Can you remember a time when you helped others by trying something new?
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Credits
This story was brought to life by these awesome real humans!
- Written by: David A. Miller
- Illustrated by: Faishal Aziz
- Edited, designed and narrated by: Jade Maitre
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