The Sweater: A Story of Community

· Penguin
Ebook
32
Pages
Eligible
This book will become available on February 10, 2026. You will not be charged until it is released.

About this ebook

An unforgettable picture book about the power of kindness and the importance of community.

As Holly takes her morning stroll in the thicket, she comes across a small bird. It was plain to see he'd been through some things. The bird is alone and trying to find shelter for the winter. And Holly knows exactly what to do to help.

Illustrating the transformative role a community can play in caring for its members, The Sweater is a powerful and poignant tale of compassion and acceptance.

About the author

Larissa Theule holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and is the author of the picture books Kafka and the Doll, Born to Ride: A Story About Bicycle Face, A Way with Wild Things, and Mouseboat. She lives in Pasadena, California.

Please visit LarissaTheule.com or follow her on Instagram @Larissa.Theule.

Teagan White is an illustrator who specializes in the worlds of magical forests and animal friends. They are the illustrator of bestselling title That's Me Loving You 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.

Please visit them at TinyMothStudios.com or TeaganWhite.com or follow them on Instagram @TinyMothStudios.

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