Penny Weber – illustratör

Told with a flowing, rich style, Allegras Hat is the simple yet powerful story of the delightful journey taken by a beautiful hat that is pulled from the grip of a young girl by a gust of wind and swept far away across the sky to encounters with several animals and their families.

Readers will experience the warm episodes of different animals interacting with the hat and the simple lessons these interactions teach about family, facing fears, miracles, acceptance, trust, and giving. The hat becomes more than just a straw hat with a pretty ribbon strap. To the animals, it becomes a home, a source of security and protection, and a place to raise a family.

Illustrated with lush watercolors, Allegras Hat will spark the imagination of any child to see the value of even their simplest possessions. The story will also teach lessons about gratitude, parents love for their children, and the acceptance of others.

Join Allegras hat on its amazing, wind-blown adventure!

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