In "No Ordinary Jacket" by Sue Ellen Pashley, we follow the story of a young girl named Rosie, who discovers an unusual jacket that magically transforms her life. As she wears the jacket, she gains the confidence to face her insecurities and confront the challenges in her world. The jacket becomes a symbol of her growth, helping her navigate friendships, school life, and personal struggles. Along the way, Rosie learns valuable lessons about self-acceptance, courage, and the importance of embracing one's true identity. This heartwarming tale captures the journey from childhood to adolescence through a touch of magic and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Sue-Ellen Pashley is the author of the novel, Acquila. When she's not writing, she's a social worker, providing counselling to people of all ages. This is her debut picture book. She lives in outback Queensland, Australia, with her husband, three children and a menagerie - dogs, snakes, lizards, a turtle and too many fish to count. Find her online at sueellenpashley. com. Thea Baker studied Illustration at Falmouth College of Arts before becoming an award-winning children's book illustrator. The collage in Thea's work is made with found or reused fabrics and objects, combined with acrylic paint, oil pastel and digital media. Originally from Somerset, she now lives on the Mornington Peninsula of Australia with her daughter and husband. Find her online at theabaker. com. Thea Baker grew up in a country town in England. She is currently living in Australia and working internationally as a children's illustrator. Thea obtained her BA (Hons) Degree in illustration at the prestigious Falmouth University. Her dissertation was on the subject of grief in children's books.