Praise for The Sweater : "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." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "The emphasis on the power of actions, even tiny ones, can spark practical ideas on how to help those in need." -- Booklist, starred review "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." -- BCCB , starred review "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." -- Publisher's Weekly , starred review "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." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Theule and White's tender, warm, and inviting yarn will find a welcome home with families and in classrooms.

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