Penguins Don't Wear Sweaters!

"Tamura's well-told tale of ecological disaster and proper penguin rescue is told in rhythmic but not rhyming couplets. Her author's note references an actual event on Phillip Island, Australia, and explains how knitted garments are actually harmful for penguins. Rieley's digitized pencil, ink, and handmade textures are appealing. His palette of blues and whites for the ocean, sky, and ice provides a perfect setting, both aerial and eye-level, for the penguins."--Kirkus

"Rieley's stylized mixed media illustrations perfectly portray the penguins' natural cuteness while faithfully presenting their habitat through a variety of perspectives on the spreads; his bold, saturated colors and blocky style are a perfect match to Tamura's simple but eloquent prose. A charming story about an important ecological topic."--SLJ

"Engaging story . . . told through brief, clipped sentences that move the narrative. The illustrations are simple, reflecting the penguins' barren habitat, yet they contain a good amount of energy and interesting perspectives. The black-and-white birds are adorable, dignified, and look especially engaging in the knitted sweaters they aren't supposed to be wearing!"--Booklist