Jennie's Hat! facts for kids
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| Author | Ezra Jack Keats |
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| Illustrator | Ezra Jack Keats |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
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Publication date
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1971 |
| ISBN | 0-14-2500356 |
Jennie's Hat is a charming picture book for children, written and illustrated by the talented American author Ezra Jack Keats. It was first published in 1971. This story teaches us about disappointment, creativity, and the kindness of friends.
Contents
The Story of Jennie's Hat
A Special Delivery
The main character in the book is a girl named Jennie. She is very excited because she is expecting a new hat from her aunt. Jennie imagines a wonderful hat. She thinks it will be "big and beautiful and flowery." She is really looking forward to wearing it.
A Plain Hat
Finally, a box arrives for Jennie. She opens it with great anticipation. But inside, she finds only a plain straw hat. It is not at all what she expected. Jennie feels very disappointed. The hat is simple and has no decorations.
Trying New Ideas
Jennie tries to make the hat more interesting. She puts different things on her head. She tries a flower pot and even a kettle! But none of these items work as a hat. They just don't look right. Jennie still feels sad about her plain hat.
A Day in the Park
Later, Jennie goes to the park. She watches the birds flying around. For a little while, watching the birds helps her forget about her hat. It takes her mind off her disappointment.
Church and Inspiration
The next day, Jennie goes to church. She sees many women wearing lovely, decorated hats. Their beautiful hats remind her of her own plain one. This makes her feel a bit sad again.
A Wonderful Surprise
On her way home from church, something amazing happens. Jennie's bird friends fly down to her. They bring her many different items. The birds help Jennie decorate her plain hat. They bring flowers, leaves, and other pretty things.
The Perfect Hat
With the help of her bird friends, Jennie's hat becomes beautiful. It is no longer plain. It is now decorated with all sorts of wonderful items. Jennie is very happy with her new, unique hat. It shows how friends can help us. It also shows that even simple things can become special.
