Milo's Hat Trick

Name: Milo's Hat Trick
ISBN: 9780735229877

For the child who feels the pressure to perform or needs a reminder that the best results often come from unlikely partnerships and a bit of perseverance.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is facing a creative block, feeling the weight of high expectations, or struggling with the frustration of a project that just won't work. It is a whimsical remedy for performance anxiety that subtly teaches the value of patience and the magic of unexpected collaboration. The story follows Milo, a lackluster magician whose career is saved when he meets a sophisticated, highly talented bear who can do more than just hide in a hat. Through Jon Agee's signature deadpan humor, children ages 4 to 8 discover that success often requires stepping outside your comfort zone and being open to help from the most unlikely sources. It is a reassuring, funny tale about finding your spark again after a string of failures.

Resilience & Perseverance Humor Fantasy & Magic Teamwork & Collaboration Discovering a Talent Bears Self-Confidence & Identity Animals

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Milo faces the threat of losing his job, which might cause very mild anxiety for sensitive kids.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It touches on professional failure and the fear of being 'washed up' in a way that mirrors a child's fear of failing a test or a performance. The resolution is hopeful and celebratory.