Recently a book called "Incredible adventures of ten socks (four right ones and six left ones)" by Justyna Bednarek fell into my hands. Its title intrigued me, because like most housewives I suspect my washing machine of devouring our socks. I wonder why I only have one from every pair. It never happens that both socks disappear together. I read this book and, seemingly, everything became clear. Our lost socks start their new life by running away from the laundry basket and bathroom and going through a hole under the washing machine. They are bored, tired, despondent and decide to change something. According to their characters and needs, these socks find their way into a town, a meadow or other places where life opens up new prospects in front of them and moves them along.

The world in the book is a picture of a child's uninhibited imagination. Colourful socks become politicians, movie stars, flowers and brave guardians of the oppressed. The stories are written in a simple way and are aimed at pre-schoolers. We read stories with crime, comedy, action and even elements of horror. Every story raises a different and important question about our surroundings. Children, contrary to appearances, know and understand quite a lot. They watch the world and explain it in their own way. They see the scramble of politicians, the so-called stars of show business; they know that other children are sick, and we teach them how to help.

The story about socks is a wise book for children, but adults can find something for themselves as well. The lesson to be learned from the book is that dejection, monotony and most of all boredom could be inspiration for creative activity. A lot of us live in desperate situations, without a future, in toxic relationships, in jobs without satisfaction and even without money. It is difficult, sometimes risky, but an attempt at changing the situation can be worthwhile. Courage pays off and opens up a world of potential in which our dreams come true. We know also that in real life there are decisions which won't bring changes for the better; the grass on the other side is not always greener. In one story about a sock the situation is similar. The decision to escape through the hole under the washing machine was a mistake. Fortunately, the striped sock has a chance to return. What a shame that in life we sometimes can't do this.

I read "Incredible adventures of ten socks" with my son and afterwards we went to the bathroom to check what is under our washing machine. Apart from two hair bands and one LEGO minifigure hat we didn't find anything. Our socks must have another way of getting to a better world.

I recommend it!