by Jessika Von Innerebner (Author)
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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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
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