Finders Keepers

Reach for this book when you want to nurture your child's creative thinking or when they are struggling with the concept of sharing and returning found items. It is a perfect choice for encouraging a child to see the world from another person's perspective, turning a simple lesson about property into a magical exploration of imagination. The story follows a red hat that travels through the forest, being repurposed by various animals: it becomes a cozy nest for a bird, a sturdy boat for a mouse, and a mask for a mole. Keiko Kasza uses gentle humor and vibrant colored pencil illustrations to show how one object can hold many different meanings. It is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary children, providing a low-stakes way to discuss how our needs and views differ from those around us.