That's My Sweater!

by Jessika Von Innerebner (Author)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

An outrageously funny sibling rivalry story with a hand-me-down twist

Olivia loves her favorite sweater. I mean, she really really loves it. So when her mom decides it's time to hand it down to Olivia's baby brother, Olivia vows that she will not rest until she and her beloved sweater are reunited. In her riotously funny new picture book, Kevin the Unicorn creator Jessika von Innerebner puts an oh-so-satisfying spin on an age-old conflict that is bound to delight siblings of all stripes.

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Kirkus

The message is gentle but clear: Growing up often means growing pains, physical and emotional. Watching Olivia struggle shows young readers that it's OK to be frustrated, angry, and even sad while growing up and moving on....Fantastic illustrations and a relatable story.

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2—A beautiful, scarlet-striped sweater is prized by Olivia, a girl who takes wearing it very seriously. Olivia brings her sweater everywhere she goes, even to the bathroom. The sweater and Olivia are like two peas in a pod, until the day comes when the sweater no longer fits, and she discovers it on her little drooly brother. Determined to get the sweater back, Olivia employs some creativity to get it off her younger sibling. In doing this, she learns that the prized possession once belonged to her older brother, who also loved it before he outgrew it. Surprised that her beloved item is a hand-me-down, Olivia develops a new attitude. White, red, and teal are the dominant colors used for the illustrations. Each character is drawn with expressions that are sure to delight even the youngest children and certainly lend themselves to discussions about feelings and sharing. The story is conveyed in speech bubbles and narrative text in fonts of a variety of sizes and shapes. VERDICT An endearing addition to libraries; a tale that showcases how learning to share is an important part of growing up.—Tracy Cronce

Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

A playful take on sibling jealousy and the metaphorical and literal growing pains that come from needing to let go of things that have outgrown their use... Even kids who aren't strong readers will be able to tell Olivia's feeling from her expressiveness, whether she's pouting in jealousy or subtly gloating to her older brother. -BCCB
Jessika Von Innerebner
Jessika von Innerebner is a self-taught artist who landed her first illustration job at 17 and has been coloring her way through studios like Disney and Atomic Cartoons ever since. Jess is the illustrator of several picture books and chapter books, but It's Not All Rainbows is her author-illustrator debut. She and her illustrator husband live in Canada.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780593461945
Lexile Measure
430
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Dial Books
Publication date
October 04, 2022
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
Library of Congress categories
Brothers and sisters
Picture books
Sweaters
Personal belongings

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