My Panda Sweater
Gilles Baum, Barroux
A quirky kid donates her beloved panda sweater, and through this act of sacrifice gains a new friend. With whimsical, contemporary artwork, this story balances the topic of selflessness with humor and heart, while also offering an opportunity to talk about bullying, sharing and self-confidence.
Gilles Baum studied mathematics and became a school teacher after his plans of becoming a superhero and conquering the world fell through. Inspired by his students, he writes for children so they may live all the exciting lives that he wasn’t able to. Gilles lives in Alsace, France.Born in Paris and raised in Morocco, Barroux returned to France to study art and work as an art director. He has also worked in New York, USA as an art director. He began his career as an illustrator after moving to Montreal, Canada. Barroux has illustrated many children’s books.