Sweater Weather by Matt Phelan
Published by Greenwillow Books on October 5, 2021
Pages: 40
Genres: Humor
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Papa Bear tells his seven cubs to put on the sweaters he knitted for them so they can go outside on this beautiful autumn day. However, as many parents will relate to, this is easier said than done. The brief text consists of primarily these words: “Sweaters on? Not yet.” The humorous illustrations convey much of the story as the plan unravels with the cubs mixing up their sweaters and complaints, such as, “I don’t like this color.” Finally, all the little bears are adorned in sweaters, but when they go outside, nighttime has fallen. Then they look up and see the stars and all is saved. I love that the adult character is a male who wears a pink bathrobe and knits. Even the youngest preschooler will be able to read this story by using only the illustrations and repetitive words. A delightful addition to any library’s autumn book collection.

Reviewed by Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library.