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Behind Sneakers the Sock Gremlin

A family spark.A world of wonder.

Created by Jess and Robbie Gallo, Sneakers is a rhyming picture book inspired by family, imagination, and the mystery of missing socks.

The creators behind Sneakers.

Jess Gallo

An artist, graphic designer, and top-tier photographer (Atlas Media), who blends whimsy with heart. Through playful textures and imaginative color, she brings the magical world of Sneakers the Sock Gremlin to life, inviting readers to discover wonder in everyday things.

Robbie Gallo

A writer, musician, husband and papa known creatively as RhymeDad and B3k, and as co-founder of Vokab Kompany. Inspired by family life, and the mystery of missing socks, he co-created Sneakers the Sock Gremlin with Jess to spark imagination, laughter, and connection.

The creators standing outdoors with their child near the water

Inspired by family

Wonder in the everyday.

Family, imagination, and the little mysteries of everyday life are at the heart of Sneakers. A missing sock becomes the beginning of a world full of possibilities.

In the story, Atlas follows the mystery of his favorite sock and discovers Sneakers’ extraordinary world. Their friendship invites readers to look closer and imagine what everyday things could become.

A story to share

Read, rhyme, and imagine together.

For a quiet read at home or a story shared aloud, there’s room for another curious mind. Take a look inside the book, or explore its two cover finishes.