The Sweater: A Story of Community by Theule, Larissa

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.

Author: Larissa Theule
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/10/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780593528945
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2026
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 44
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2025
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2025
Publishers Weekly 11/17/2025

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.