Payne, Kevin. Is That My Hat? Kevin Payne, Illus. Sourcebooks, 04/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $12.99. 978-1-72827-798-1. GRADES Baby/Toddler–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
A mole declares “I want a hat!” and as he tries on each one he comes across, he describes how they are not appropriate: “This hat is too small.” He decides to gather various materials to make a hat. This brief, simple story will inspire hat-making after sharing at a storytime or one-on-one. The text is easy to read (and guess) because the full-color illustrations, done in pencil with digital coloring, give many clues to the words being used. Although this is not particularly original or innovative, it is an effective, humorous story that will inspire creativity. Review based on an ARC.
Penny Peck—San José State University iSchool