{"product_id":"the-sweater-isbn-9780593528945","title":"The Sweater","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn unforgettable picture book about the power of kindness and the importance of community.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Holly takes her morning stroll in the thicket, she comes across a small bird. \u003ci\u003eIt was plain to see he'd been through some things\u003c\/i\u003e. The bird is alone and trying to find shelter for the winter. And Holly knows exactly what to do to help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrating the transformative role a community can play in caring for its members, \u003ci\u003eThe Sweater\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful and poignant tale of compassion and acceptance.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Sweater\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e★ “The message of a community’s strength, even in isolation, echoes expressions of Covid-19-era solidarity, but the hope and care each loving interaction exudes has a timeless quality, too. An enduring reflection on seasons of togetherness and separation, in nature and in life.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “The emphasis on the power of actions, even tiny ones, can spark practical ideas on how to help those in need.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “With writing that is deeply moving, art that is as soothing as it is charming, this is a perfect fit for a community-themed storytime or a cozy readaloud just before bed.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Workmanlike language from Theule finds a fitting visual expression in vintage-inflected, earth-toned mixed-media illustrations by White, which suggest both the reality of life’s seasons and the quiet grace of a community in which “every gift mattered to the whole” and each creature belongs to it, too.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublisher’s Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “This is a truly special book that can be read on different levels, and the illustrations provide an emotional component that will resonate with children. A simple notion carried out with intention, effectively evoking compassion in children across many grade levels.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Theule and White’s tender, warm, and inviting yarn will find a welcome home with families and in classrooms.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarissa Theule\u003c\/b\u003e holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and is the author of the picture books \u003ci\u003eKafka and the Doll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBorn to Ride: A Story About Bicycle Face\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Way with Wild Things\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMouseboat\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Pasadena, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease visit LarissaTheule.com or follow her on Instagram @Larissa.Theule.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeagan White\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator who specializes in the worlds of magical forests and animal friends. They are the illustrator of bestselling title \u003ci\u003eThat's Me Loving You\u003c\/i\u003e by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. When they're not making art, they enjoy adventures in the woods, working in their garden, and trying to be a good neighbor to all living things. They live in Oregon with their partner, stepdaughter, and cat named Bug.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease visit them at TinyMothStudios.com or TeaganWhite.com or follow them on Instagram @TinyMothStudios.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233751937253,"sku":"NP9780593528945","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593528945.jpg?v=1767741752","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-sweater-isbn-9780593528945","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}