Book description
An uplifting picture book debut about community and hope after a damaging storm.
One windy day, House's hat blows clean off his head!
His friends are happy to help, but nothing they try seems quite right. Then the wind gets even stronger and thunder rumbles, making House wonder how he…
Why read it?
1 author picked A Hat for House as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love how this sweet book shows neighbors coming together to help in even the most stressful of times.
Not only do the different neighbors—from trees to animals to people—help the house find a new “hat” (roof) during a storm, they all weather that storm together, and the house finds ways to help his neighbors too.
Kids learn that they can get through tough times with the help of friends. The warm illustrations also convey the range of emotions experienced in the book and show that it is OK to have all those feelings. I also love that the author’s…
From Emily's list on neighbors helping neighbors.
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