Fox is missing a sock, Hare is missing a mitten, and Badger is missing a boot. Luckily, their friend Bear is there to solve the mystery. This silly and suspenseful picture book from Yvonne Ivinson, creator of Fox and the Box, will engage readers with its rhythm, repetition, wordplay, homophones, and surprise ending. An excellent choice for story times and a must-have for emergent readers.

Two socks are a pair of socks. Two mittens are a pair of mittens. Two boots are a pair of boots. Fox, Hare, and Badger are missing a sock, mitten, and boot respectively. Luckily, Bear knows where they are. Or does he? Because, honestly, Bear seems more concerned with pears than pairs.

The Missing Pairs is illustrated with winsome paintings, and observant readers will spot the thief and cheer for the friends as they try to figure out the mystery of the missing pairs. A terrific choice for family and story time sharing, this winning pick is for readers of What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig and Not a Box.