Goya had one with candles lining the brim to help him paint late into the night. Isabelle of Bavaria wore a cone-shaped one so tall that it couldn’t fit through doorways. Useful or stylish, extravagant or plain, hats have always been a mark of the men and women who don them. "Amelia Earhart had a hat. / So did Daniel Boone--it’s true. Charlie Chaplin, Sally Ride . . . all of them had hats. / Do YOU?" Full-color pictures.
Filled with concept books and simple stories, this is an ideal category for youngsters who enjoy reading by themselves and following narratives through pictures. Vivid illustrations are an integral part of each book. Get 14 books per year filled with exceptional illustrations.