Won also expertly uses the popular technique of rotating the picture to add an additional level of enjoyment and surprise for the young readers. The colors too jump out and engage the reader with their clear vibrancy. The pictures feature on a predominately white background that really allows the characters and, of course, hats to pop off the page. The story itself is beyond cute and the moral just the right pace and size for little readers but Won adds an additional flair to the illustrations that really bring it all together. It does the trick and the book ends by acknowledging that not only hats but friends can make the true difference in a grumpy sort of day.
The friends decide to turn Giraffe’s day around by giving him all their hats in a surprise box. Both Turtle and Owl play along but Lion puts an end to the pattern by stating that while his friend Giraffe is unhappy he can’t be happy himself. I’m sure you can guess what happens next. Elephant decides to cheer Zebra up with one of his hats and they make their way to their friend Turtle’s house. He goes to share his good fortune with Zebra but finds Zebra in the same sort of grumpy mood. However that all changes when he find a surprise box outside his door filled with hats. Elephant is having a I’m so grumpy I don’t even want to get out of bed kind of day. Won begins the story by introducing us to Elephant. A random discovery off the shelf has become a real favorite of ours with its upbeat and silly attitude coupled with bright and expressive illustrations. Now, we’ve checked this book out of the library so often that my mother was shocked to find out we didn’t actually own it. I’m sure that’s what initially drew us to Hooray for Hats but that’s not really why we stayed with it. Bug most often wears a hat when we leave the house (rain, shine, or something in between) and I’d say I indulge at least once a week (although mine aren’t nearly as cool). Synopsis: Grumpy days are turned upside down by great friendship and fun surprises.
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