Porcupine Had a Fuzzy Sweater

Porcupine’s favorite sweater is missing! It was fuzzy, and red, and made with love by his Grandma. Porcupine doesn’t want to hurt her feelings by admitting he lost it. Maybe he can make a new one? Or borrow someone else’s? Or maybe he’ll have no choice but to leave home. What’s a porcupine to do?

A cute story that empathizes with anyone who’s ever made a mistake and been afraid to admit the truth. Readers will delight in helping Porcupine decide what needs to be done.

Jody Jensen Shaffer is an award-winning poet and the author of more than 70 books of fiction and nonfiction for children. Her honors include a starred review from School Library Journal, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2024, finalist for the Missouri Show Me Readers Award, Missouri’s choice for the National Book Festival, Iowa Goldfinch Award nominee, and Amazon best-seller. Jody’s poetry and fiction have been published in magazines like Highlights, Ladybug, and Clubhouse Jr. Jody lives in Liberty, MO. Visit jodyjensenshaffer.com and @jodywrites4kids on X.

Angela Edmonds graduated from California Institute of the Arts; her first job was with Disney Animation as a layout artist. After that, she worked as a wildlife painter and as an artist in children’s television. Angela found her true passion in illustrating children’s picture books. She lives near Los Angeles, CA. Visit @AEdmondsStudio on X, and @angela.edmonds_illustrations on Instagram.