Mr. George and the Red Hat

by stephen Heigh

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974571520
• ISBN13: 9780974571522
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Krby Creations
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 2 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Lovely book needed a better editor

Mr. George is a gray squirrel who lives in a beautiful park. When he finds an attractive doll hat made of bright red felt, Mr. George decides that he could use it to gather seeds and nuts. He is thrilled to discover that the hat fits him perfectly, and his animal friends agree that it enhances his appearance. After wearing the hat all spring, this kind and generous squirrel gives it to a tiny bird who needs a nest. Unfortunately, this beautifully illustrated story lacked a competent editor. The text is marred by this grammatical error: "Then Mr. George thought, "Maybe it's a groundhog's hat." But no, what would a groundhog do with a hat? It wouldn't fit THEIR large round head and the groundhog would surely get it dirty going underground." (Emphasis mine.) I hope this error is corrected in a subsequent printing!

Perfect Book For Children 2-8

Steven Heigh knits a sweet story focusing on the theme of generosity. His principal character is a squirrel named Mr. George. The setting is a quiet park, wherein to his delight, he finds a doll's red hat. He contemplates its many different uses- should he give it to the rabbit with big ears, to the groundhog or to the chipmunk? Upon seeing his reflection in a stream of water, he discovers that he can use it himself! To his delight, all the animals of the park admire him in his red hat! However, even if Mr. George loves his newfound fame, his heart goes to a pregnant sparrow that needs the red hat to nurture her brood. With goodness in his heart Mr. George joyfully presents The Red Hat to her and her babies. As a result, his neighbors love him even more for his generosity and compassion. This is a perfect book for children aged 2-8, who have encountered difficulty learning the concept of sharing. Mr. George's kindness is a excellent example that will certainly open up their hearts. Heigh's other talent as an illustrator is just as good as his clear and concise writing. His illustrations painted in acrylics are tidy, neat and lively. He uses primary colors to underline the tranquil effects of nature. The red hat in a harmonious contrast with all the greens of the peaceful park. One can see Mr. Heigh's love for nature and the outdoors, and I particularly liked the scene on the cover of the book. On another page, Mr. Heigh wittily strikes Mr. George as Rodin's "The Thinker". Children and parents will enjoy reading the serene Mr. George and The Red Hat. They will undoubtedly recognize all the squirrels in their neighborhood park as Mr. George! As well, they will readily comprehend the concept of compassion. The book design by KRBY Creations elevates the end product beyond the ordinary. It is no wonder that Mr. George and the Red Hat was an award finalist for the Book of the Year by ForeWord Magazine. Lily Azerad-Goldman, Artist, Writer, Reviewer for Bookpleasures

This Guy Does Good Pictures! (so said one of the kids)

and Mom agrees! Mr. George and the Red hat is a beautiful book! The illustrations are delightful. You really can imagine yourself among the sun-dappled trees in the park. The scenery is touched with light and soft detail. The colors are rich and warm. You can see the texture of the canvas in the pictures. The story is equally charming. Mr. George is the neighborhood squirrel. Maybe he lives in your park. One day he finds a red felt doll hat. He imagines which animal it belongs to, a chipmunk perhaps? He finally decides the hat is perfect for him and for helping him collect nuts. The other park animals admire Mr. George and his wonderful hat. In a generous act of kindness, he offers his hat to a young mother bird that needs a home for her babies. It's a perfect new home! You will just have to wonder if the squirrel you see in the park is Mr. George the generous squirrel.

Beautiful Book- Must Have

This is a beautifully illustrated children's book, destined to be a classic. Every child should have a copy in their "library". Terrific for the classroom also. The story is also beautifully written.