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Laura Riley is a children's book author and stay-at-home mother. Having two rambunctious young boys of her own, she knows how to capture the attention of budding minds with humor and topics that will inspire them to read. Her passion for telling a compelling story began in college where she studied journalism. Laura's love for writing continued when she went on to work for the local NBC station KOAA in Colorado Springs and Fox 59 in Indianapolis. Laura grew up in the Chicago suburbs and currently lives in the Dallas area with her husband Patrick and children Conner and Nolan. She was motivated to write her first book as the result of teaching her first grader how to compose his own story for a school project. His excitement and creativity encouraged her to complete a life long dream to write her own book.
"""A clever and funny children's book with a lesson every child needs to learn! The title is what caught my attention of The Legend of the Stinky Sock. I thought it was clever and funny and wanted to read to see what it was about. The author is Laura Riley. Laura is a children's book author and stay-at-home mom. She currently lives in the Dallas area with her husband Patrick and her children. She was motivated to write her first book as the result of teaching her first grader how to compose his own story for a school project. His excitement and creativity encouraged her to complete a lifelong dream to write a book. Conner is disappointed that his baseball team keeps losing games. His dad tells him about the ""Legend of the Stinky Sock."" Once Connor hears the legend he sets out to see if it is true. He grabs his brother and goes to work on the three things that are needed for a stinky sock. Children will relate to the disappointment that Conner faces each time his team loses a game. They will also be able to relate to the struggles he encounters as he tries to see if the legend is true. This book is meticulously edited and well-written. The story flows smoothly and keeps the readers' attention. The pictures are engaging and showcase the emotions of the story effortlessly. There was nothing to dislike about this book. I would recommend this book for children between the ages of 4 and 8. It would be a great addition to any home or public library. The lesson learned in the book is one every child should learn, making it equally appropriate for boys and girls. It could also be used in a classroom setting as it invites conversation on the lesson that was learned."" Cindy Davis"
