Harold Loves His Woolly Hat

An Indie Next List Pick!

"All libraries should make space on their shelves for Harold."--School Library Journal (starred review)

In this sweet picture book that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others, a little bear named Harold loses his beloved woolly hat--only to discover that others need it more.

What makes a bear special? For Harold, it is his beloved striped woolly hat. He wears it when he sleeps, when he goes to school, and even when he takes his monthly bath. But when a crow whisks the hat off his head and high up into a nest, Harold doesn't feel so special anymore. He tries everything to get it back--offering the crow blueberries, worms, and even shiny objects--but alas, the crow will not budge. Turns out that the hat has a new special purpose: keeping three baby crows warm. This heartwarming picture book features an irresistible bear and gently reinforces the notion that it doesn't matter what you have, it's who you are that matters."This delightful story deals with problem-solving and identity in an accessible and appealing way."—School Library Journal, Starred review

Winter 2018-2019 Indie Next List selectionVERN KOUSKY is the author-illustrator of THE BLUE SONGBIRD, called "lovely" by School Library Journal, and OTTO, THE OWL WHO LOVED POETRY, deemed "a witty homage to Leo Lionni's classic Frederick" by the New York Times. Visit him on the web at vernkousky.com or on Instagram at @vernkousky.