Is that my hat?

What's on your head? Mole wants a hat, but the chapeaux our hero tries on aren't cutting it. Some are sized wrong, while others, such as a jingly jester's cap, a fruit-laden number, and a witch's hat, are just unsuitable. Mole looks around.There's something! It's not a hat, though, just a bunny's fluffy blue tail. Then, up in a tree, Mole spies another possibility, but the dragon mom who laid what's actually a huge, bright egg in a nest begs to differ. Finally, Mole decides to make a hat. Using found materials and with a little snip here and a little snip there, Mole crafts a flowery showstopper that any milliner would be proud of. Now Mole wants a scarf to wear with the new creation. A coiled green snake looks on--readers will be quick to warn Mole not to try it on! This comical, simply written story will elicit giggles as it makes the important point that our greatest happiness derives from our own initiative, creativity, and diligent efforts. Adults should encourage children to discuss and illustrate their ideas for hats and scarves that endearing, expressive Mole might like. Set against white backdrops, the colorful, humorous illustrations were sketched on paper and finished digitally. This story's creator pulled riotous tricks out of his hat to create this entertaining charmer.(Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.