My Panda Sweater

A quirky kid donates her beloved panda sweater, and through this act of sacrifice gains a new friend. With whimsical, contemporary artwork, this story balances the topic of selflessness with humour and heart, while also offering an opportunity to talk about bullying, sharing and self-confidence. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Barroux grew up in North Africa, studied in France and has worked as an art director in Paris and New York. He has illustrated many children’s books, including Dotty Spotty Doodles and Zig Zag Zebra. SELLING POINTS: . Takes an age-appropriate approach to topics like immigration, while also being a humorous and relatable narrative for younger children. . Start conversations about a wide range of important subjects for social-emotional growth: bullying, friendship, sharing, new experiences and self-confidence. . This timely tale is brought to life with sweet, quirky artwork by beloved French artist Barroux, illustrator of Barefoot Books’ I Could Be, You Could Be.