Uncle Kenny’s Red Magic Sock

A heartwarming story about a girl who loves football, a family navigating heritage, and discovering what it means to believe.Isla loves football. She loves bedtime stories. And she loves hearing her dad talk about Scotland. But there is one story she just cannot believe. Uncle Kenny, who supposedly played for Scotland wearing RED in his kit. Surely not?As the big match approaches, Isla goes searching through old boxes filled with scarves, memories, and pieces of the past. What she finds changes everything. Not just about the game, but about how she sees the world around her.What makes this book truly special:This is a story where a girl’s passion for sports drives everything. Isla knows the game, watches the matches, and asks the hard questions. For families raising daughters who love sports, this representation matters.Isla’s family is of part Indian origin, navigating what home means when your roots stretch across cultures. The book gently explores belonging and heritage in ways that feel real and lived. Whether your family’s story involves Scotland, India, or anywhere else, the themes of identity and integration will resonate.Uncle Kenny’s Red Magic Sock explores faith in a completely secular way. Faith in family stories. Faith in objects that carry meaning. Faith that does not need proof to feel real. For parents seeking thoughtful conversations about belief without religious frameworks, this book opens the door.A unique reading experience:The text uses a distinctive rhythmic rhyme built on short, repeated words and gentle echoes. This creates a calm, steady reading pace that feels natural to read aloud, almost like a conversation or a heartbeat. Children anticipate the next word, join in as they listen, and stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.Parents often find that the rhythm naturally slows the reading down, encouraging closeness, shared attention, and quiet reflection. It is designed for those bedtime moments when you want connection, not rush.Perfect for:Children growing up across cultures Families navigating heritage and belonging Parents seeking diverse, thoughtful picture books Households where girls’ interests in sports are celebrated Anyone looking for stories about belief that are not religious Read-aloud moments that invite closeness and reflectionBook details: Large format paperback picture book Full colour illustrations throughout Ages 3 and up Distinctive rhythmic text designed for shared reading A story about family, faith, and hope