Adorable, realistic and sure to get a few "Uh Ohs!"

When papa bear gives Douglas a new hat, he is so excited to wear it that he heads outside! He's having so much fun in his new hat that he doesn't notice it unraveling. Until it's too late. What will his dad think? It's a brand new hat and it's ruined. Some friends try to help him reconstruct the hat, others want to use the wool for other purposes, but finally, Douglas realizes there is only one thing to do. 

Parent Perspective:
Despite knowing exactly where the story is going on page 2, this is sure to be a book that is read and reread multiple times! The illustrations are well-played and toddlers and preschoolers can see from the imagery what is happening with Douglas' hat before he does. They LOVE being the smartest people in the room and this story lets them do just that!

The text is great, built on dialogue among the characters, but you can also tell the story from the images alone. Encourage your preschooler to "read" the book to you. I also want to find all of the other books in this series.

Fabulous illustrations (show) complemented by a friendly bear and his worries (tell) make this a super-cute, fun read-aloud any time of day.