Someone's hat is missing. Who took it? Wait--did anyone?
James Edward Best's
Hats Off?!
is a whimsical rhyming story, with the lesson that we often cause our own problems. Not only that, but our imaginations can often make things seems worse than they are. However, if we are willing to be helped, many problems are easily solved. The illustrations add to the fun, weaving in mystery about "whose hat is lost?" and "what does the hat look like?"
People use hats to express ourselves. Lose your favorite cap, and you lose an easy way of expressing yourself. How do you respond? Best's
is a playful look at personality, emotions, and problem-solving.