Before I get to Perfect Picture Book Friday I’d like to tell you that Felicia and I have the latest episode of The Write Chat up! In this episode we hunt track down and interview award-winning author/illustrator MATT PHELAN! CLICK on over to –
Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because, as an avid collector of hats, I think this book is awesome!
Do You Have a Hat?
By Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
40 pages – ages PreK+
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on October 1, 2004
Theme/Topic- Famous People
Genre- Historical Fiction
Opening and Synopsis- Opening – “Do YOU have a hat? Something fuzzy, warm, and red, to keep the snowflakes off your head?“
Synopsis – From Inside cover:
A fancy hat. A hat that’s plain.
A hat for keeping off the rain.
A glowing hat. A hat with fruit.
A hat for that new dress or suit.
All herein have hats, it’s true —
fantastic, magnificent hats!
Do you?
What do Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, Russian-American composer Igor Stravinsky, South American entertainer Carmen Miranda, African-American cowboy Nat Love, and President Abraham Lincoln have in common?
HATS! Unique, distinctive, wonderful hats! And this bright and cheerful picture book from best-selling author Eileen Spinelli and colorful newcomer Geraldo Valério will have you thinking twice before going outside without yours!
Why I liked this book- I love hats. There. I said it. Happy? I collect hats of all types. So, learning about famous people and their hats, to me, is just plain awesomeness. Mrs. Spinelli has written a fun factual story that makes you want to smile. I loved reading about the famous people and what hats they wore. The illustrations are warm and are full of things in the fore- and background that catches your eye. Plus, this is a good time of year to talk about hats. For those in the Northern Hemisphere – hats that keep you warm. For those in the Southern Hemisphere – hats that keep the sun off! This is a perfect book for young kids (and old kids)! Mrs. Spinelli is a master of picture books!
Activities and Resources-
The Deep Space Sparkle website has a great art lesson/activity plan to go along with this book – click HERE to go to it.
I think a cool activity would be to learn more about the people with hats shown in Mrs. Spinelli’s book. Just pick one that is mentioned and research more about them.
Another activity would be to gather a bunch of hats and have one kid pick out a hat for another kid and they have to act like the person who would be wearing the hat. Can you guess who I am?
To find more Perfect Picture Books please visit Susanna Hill’s blog HERE!
Categories: Age 1-5, Age 6-9, Perfect Picture Book Friday
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I love hats too — and Eileen’s books are always a treat. Nice review, Pirate Boy! *off to watch your new vlog* . . .
Thanks Ms. Rattigan! 🙂 Mrs. Spinelli is great! 😀
I love the cover! It is really bright and eye-catching!
It is a great one, isn’t it? 😀
Super interview with Mr. Phelan! You two really did hunt him down. Hats off to you, SuperKid, for the great book review and for the interview!
Thank you L.Lobo! 😀 I’m glad that you liked them! 🙂
I have interviewed Matt but I haven’t met him. That is so cool. I have always loved and worn hats, I must so get this book. Cheers.
Thanks Miss Marple! I like hats too! What is your favorite type? 🙂
I’ve noticed your interest in hats. That’s a fun quirk to be able to claim. 😉 Makes life more interesting to have a quirk or two. And it’s great for Halloween. Eileen Spinelli–always a good pick. Of to watch the new episode…
Thanks Mrs. Isenhoff! 🙂 I like my quirks. 🙂 Mrs. Spinelli is great! 🙂
Love that cover! It begs to be taken home. Such a great theme for a book! Fun and quirky. Love it!
It is a wonderful book! 🙂
Great little book. You look good in hats so I´m not surprised you picked this book.
Thank you Ms. Foster! 😀 This book is great! 😀
Great picture, E. When you choose a hat, you don’t go halfway! Way to go for it!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Thank you C! Do you have a hat? 🙂
You know I do, E. I wore it on my last post!
Oh! That Ms Spinelli is a wonder indeed!!! Hats! I can’t say that I love them, but I sure have quite a collection of them! And I like when other folks are wearing them! You look right nice in your hats Erik! I’ll have to check this book out! Thanks!
Thanks Rhythm! 😀 You look good in hats! 🙂
Glad you know what a good head is for! Haha! Must get this book!
Ha! I am sure you would like it! 😀
This is a great book of Mrs.Spinelli’s. Nice activities to go along with it, and what a picture that is of you with your hat. Try not to run into any more doors, Erik! 😉
No problem, S&K! I’ll try not to run into anymore. No promises, though. 😉 This is a great book! 😀
You and your sister are stars! And I dig your interview Fedora!
I’m signin’ up!
Um… Felicia’s not my sister (even though she and Josie look similar). She’s just a friend of mine who also blogs (and loves books). 🙂
Thanks for signing up! 🙂
Whoops! Well, I’m an idiot. And tell Josie I said hi!
dear Erik, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, the write chats are a lot of fun, congratulations on that ,also……Hope you have great day and the best year ahead…..Happy 13th Birthday, Love MomMum
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Pirate Erik, I love your “parrot”. 😉
I have a daughter or two who enjoy hats.
Thanks! Hats are awesome!