Millie's Marvellous Hat

Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration over what they cannot have or when you want to nurture their ability to see the extraordinary in the mundane. It is a gentle, sophisticated solution for children navigating the gap between their big desires and their actual resources. The story follows Millie, a girl who cannot afford a fancy hat in a shop window. Instead of leaving empty-handed, a clever shopkeeper sells her an invisible, shape-shifting hat powered entirely by her imagination. As Millie walks home, her hat transforms based on her surroundings, eventually revealing that everyone carries their own invisible, marvelous world. It is a masterclass in emotional resilience and creative empowerment for children aged 4 to 8, teaching them that their inner life is a wealth that no one can take away.