Cecilia Heikkilä

A little homeless cat named Nina sets out through her city one cold winter day, leaving her wet cardboard box-home behind. As she walks, her one possession - a cozy red sweater - unravels behind her, leaving her truly cold and in despair. Following the thread of her former sweater, she retraces her steps, until she finds herself in front of Ms. Badger's bookstore. Here Nina finds a friend and a warm home, just in time fro Christmas...

Originally published in Swedish as Jultröjan, A Christmas Sweater for Nina is a sweet, cozy little picture-book confection, perfect for this time of year, and for the holiday season. It has many elements that appeal to me, from a homeless animal protagonist who finds a home, to the idea of the bookstore as a shelter for the lost. I'm not a knitter myself, but I would imagine that the role of the thread/yarn and in the story will please many readers as well. The artwork is colorful and cute, depicting a town made up entirely of animal characters. Recommended to anyone looking for heartwarming picture-books for Christmas time.… (mehr)