The Sweater

A Story of Community

Illustrated by Teagan White
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 in a new place, trying to find shelter for the winter. And Holly knows exactly what to do to help. Together with the other animals, Holly makes sure that the little bird feels welcome and safe.

Illustrating the transformative role a community can play in caring for its members, The Sweater is a powerful and poingant tale of acceptance and compassion.
TEAGAN WHITE is a freelance designer and illustrator from Chicago, now living and working in Minnesota, where they earned their BFA in Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. Their work encompasses intricate drawings of flora and fauna, playful watercolors of anthropomorphic critters, illustrated typography, and everything in between. Teagan lives in the woods across the street from train tracks and a fox den, and spends their free time scolding neighborhood squirrels, exploring forests, rivers, lakes, and swamps, picking wildflowers, and collecting animal bones. This is their second book featuring the Barefoot Critters — Adventures with Barefoot Critters was their first picture book. Teagan lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. View titles by Teagan White

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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 in a new place, trying to find shelter for the winter. And Holly knows exactly what to do to help. Together with the other animals, Holly makes sure that the little bird feels welcome and safe.

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

Author

TEAGAN WHITE is a freelance designer and illustrator from Chicago, now living and working in Minnesota, where they earned their BFA in Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. Their work encompasses intricate drawings of flora and fauna, playful watercolors of anthropomorphic critters, illustrated typography, and everything in between. Teagan lives in the woods across the street from train tracks and a fox den, and spends their free time scolding neighborhood squirrels, exploring forests, rivers, lakes, and swamps, picking wildflowers, and collecting animal bones. This is their second book featuring the Barefoot Critters — Adventures with Barefoot Critters was their first picture book. Teagan lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. View titles by Teagan White
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