Darling illustrations I would recommend this book for patrons looking stories for children about issues like homelessness, poverty, and generosity. One nice touch about this story was how excited the main character was to get a hand-me-down coat. Parents interested in stories about sustainability might like this story for that aspect.

The story is such a great way to show young audiences how their actions can affect others. The story beautifully deals with complex emotions and issues without making it too complicated for a younger reader. Beautiful and Vivid illustrations

I loved this book it was about a young girl looking forward to receiving her sister's beautiful red coat and how sometimes we have to make decisions in our lives for the better good of humanity. Lovely book about kindness and how one person and make the world a better place.

This was an adorable book with cute illustrations. I liked the majority of the book, maybe not a favorite, but still cute.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

This is a gentle picture book story focusing on a girl called Mia. She lives in a loving family unit and is counting the days until she receives the most beautiful coat in the world, her big sister’s red coat! But when that day finally arrives, she finds herself presented with a difficult decision.

There is a very clear emotional journey for Mia which is conveyed very well through both text and illustrations, which makes it easy for children to understand.

I’ve not read a story like this before and I think it is a brave concept to tackle, highlighting the realities of the world in a sensitive way and one child’s response to them. It is a wonderful story of kindness and would be a great book to share in schools when they are asking the children to think about examples of acts of kindness, what these might look like and what they themselves might do in Mia’s situation.

Precious and heartwarming children’s book. This would be great for teachers like myself to use in their classroom. Thankful to have gotten to read it.

I wanted to love this book, but unfortunately it didn't work for me. I found myself rereading multiple times as I felt felt there were gaps in the story. Where the sentences or transitions felt lacking in clarity, I thought maybe the pictures would fill in, but it did not.

This book tells the story of a girl who really wants to wear the red coat that her older sister has. I remember when I was a child, I really wanted to wear adult clothes like my mother. I really like the story! Teach children about belonging and kindness. The kindness to share with others even though it's something we really like. Also the illustrations in this book are so cute i love it so much!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for accepting me to read and review this book.

A lovely picture book about a child with a big heart and that brings sensitive attention to the idea that others might need something more than we do.

I particularly enjoyed the engrossing illustrations and artful narration in this otherwise not-the-most-groundbreaking picture book about wanting, generosity, and noticing the needs of others. While the plot treads familiar ground, endearing word choices and characterization make this particular telling special.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Great book for kids about homelessness and how some people have lots less than we do.

I've loved sharing this book with my students. It serves as a reminder to not just see and serve others but to live generously and share our wealth in any way we can.

What a beautiful story. I love it when a book with a message doesn't hit you over the head with it but lets it slowly grow and bloom.

Waiting for something you really want is hard, but seeing someone in need and feeling that, no matter how much it means to you, they need it more and you can help is priceless. Giving to others is truly what makes us human.
Caveat: perhaps the theme is a little to0 vague for some of the younger readers.
I was disappointed that I could find no translator to credit (author is French).
The illustrations by Louis Thomas are lovely, brilliant, and fun!
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Flyaway Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

"The Coat" is a picture book that takes a look at the concept of empathy.

A little girl has longed for her older sister to grow out of her red coat. It has long been admired and desired. But when she sees another child without a coat it makes for a good story.

The pictures were engaging and the subject of the book makes a good story to discuss with children what they would do in the same circumstances. How would they help another child in need? I liked how the author created a story that takes children through the excitement of a new item to realize that it's ok to share. It's ok to help out someone else in need.

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Beautiful story or helping others! Should be read to every small child. Helping others and the joy it gives. Lots of lessons here.

This is an adorable children’s book about desire and compassion. The pictures are wonderful and the story is sweet, relatable and thought provoking!

What a wonderful story of hope and kindness, with beautiful illustrations. A must have for every bookshelf and school library. The message is important and should be shared with every child and reminder for adults alike.

I thought this book was only okay. I was surprised at the high praise from SLJ. The plot has a lot of build-up for a quick climax / resolution.

The illustrations are quite pretty, but there are other books that tackle better both kindness and supporting those who are unhoused. I always find it weird when adults — who have more power and control over their world — think the answer is to read a book to tell a young child to give up their coat (and hat and scarf). It’s also weird that it ends with her being locked out of school, freezing — “but ok because her warm memory is enough” I guess?

Visually, I had some trouble with pages where black text was on a dark gray background.

A good book to teach little ones about kindness, empathy and how every small gesture counts. I loved the cute and lively artwork. The winter setting also made it the perfect heartwarming read this month. I was expecting Elise to give up her coat but I'm glad that didn't happen as it would have been too predictable, though I did wish the story had gone more in-depth and engaged children about social issues e.g. homelessness.