A Special Sweater

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A Special Sweater

Author

Tuula Pere

Illustrator

Catty Flores

A Special Sweater follows Eddy as he confidently tries to knit a sweater after learning basic knitting at school. His ambitious project does not turn out as planned, but the story turns mistakes into humor, learning, and self-confidence.
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Instead, he makes the best of the supplies he is given, even if they are not what he needs or wants for his vision. The ability to adapt to his situation and the make the best is a valuable lesson that children can learn from.

A Special Sweater by children’s author Tuula Pere is a heartwarming children’s book about dedication and determination. Eddy learns to knit, and even when everyone around tells him making a sweater is too much work or trouble, he refuses to give up.

A Special Sweater is an inspirational picture book that will show children that they can achieve their dreams even when there are obstacles in the way. They will learn that having a good attitude is key to finding a way through challenges in life. This is an excellent book for families and classrooms to have.

— Literary Titan

In A Special Sweater, Pere explores concepts like creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, self-determination, and even entrepreneurship!

Time after time after time, Tuula Pere keeps sharing these surprisingly deep and complex children's books that break the traditional constraints of the genre.

We don't want to completely turn you away from this book because these issues weren't major enough to get it to rate under a 9/10. It's just notable.

— Outstanding Creator

I think it’s just as important for parents to read this book as it is for young readers because it shows how powerful words are: they can build up or tear down. And in this story, they do both.

Tuula Pere's storytelling is engaging and relatable, making Eddy's journey an excellent read for children.

A Special Sweater (I Did It) By Tuula Pere is a wonderful storybook with lovely, lively illustrations by Catty Flores.

— Bruce Arrington, Readers’ Favorite

Instead, he makes the best of the supplies he is given, even if they are not what he needs or wants for his vision. The ability to adapt to his situation and the make the best is a valuable lesson that children can learn from.

A Special Sweater by children’s author Tuula Pere is a heartwarming children’s book about dedication and determination. Eddy learns to knit, and even when everyone around tells him making a sweater is too much work or trouble, he refuses to give up.

A Special Sweater is an inspirational picture book that will show children that they can achieve their dreams even when there are obstacles in the way. They will learn that having a good attitude is key to finding a way through challenges in life. This is an excellent book for families and classrooms to have.

— Literary Titan

In A Special Sweater, Pere explores concepts like creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, self-determination, and even entrepreneurship!

Time after time after time, Tuula Pere keeps sharing these surprisingly deep and complex children's books that break the traditional constraints of the genre.

We don't want to completely turn you away from this book because these issues weren't major enough to get it to rate under a 9/10. It's just notable.

— Outstanding Creator

I think it’s just as important for parents to read this book as it is for young readers because it shows how powerful words are: they can build up or tear down. And in this story, they do both.

Tuula Pere's storytelling is engaging and relatable, making Eddy's journey an excellent read for children.

A Special Sweater (I Did It) By Tuula Pere is a wonderful storybook with lovely, lively illustrations by Catty Flores.

— Bruce Arrington, Readers’ Favorite

Editorial Review Quotes

★★★★★ (5/5)

Instead, he makes the best of the supplies he is given, even if they are not what he needs or wants for his vision. The ability to adapt to his situation and the make the best is a valuable lesson that children can learn from.

— Literary Titan

A Special Sweater by children’s author Tuula Pere is a heartwarming children’s book about dedication and determination. Eddy learns to knit, and even when everyone around tells him making a sweater is too much work or trouble, he refuses to give up.

— Literary Titan

A Special Sweater is an inspirational picture book that will show children that they can achieve their dreams even when there are obstacles in the way. They will learn that having a good attitude is key to finding a way through challenges in life. This is an excellent book for families and classrooms to have.

— Literary Titan

Score | 
90+/100

In A Special Sweater, Pere explores concepts like creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, self-determination, and even entrepreneurship!

— Outstanding Creator

Time after time after time, Tuula Pere keeps sharing these surprisingly deep and complex children's books that break the traditional constraints of the genre.

— Outstanding Creator

We don't want to completely turn you away from this book because these issues weren't major enough to get it to rate under a 9/10. It's just notable.

— Outstanding Creator

★★★★★ (5/5)

I think it’s just as important for parents to read this book as it is for young readers because it shows how powerful words are: they can build up or tear down. And in this story, they do both.

— Bruce Arrington, Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ (5/5)

Tuula Pere's storytelling is engaging and relatable, making Eddy's journey an excellent read for children.

— Carol Thompson, Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ (5/5)

A Special Sweater (I Did It) By Tuula Pere is a wonderful storybook with lovely, lively illustrations by Catty Flores.

— Anne-Marie Reynolds, Readers’ Favorite

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