What Hat Is That?

Name: What Hat Is That?
ISBN: 9781419783920

by Nichole Mara

Perfect for curious toddlers, this interactive guessing game introduces little ones to community helpers and professions through the hats they wear.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your toddler enters the phase of intense curiosity about the world outside your home or starts noticing the uniforms of people in your neighborhood. It is a perfect tool for redirecting high energy into a focused, playful game of 'I spy' that builds both confidence and cognitive association skills. This interactive board book uses the simple concept of hats to introduce various community helpers, from firefighters to chefs. Through a guessing-game format, it encourages children to take pride in their growing knowledge while expanding their vocabulary. It is a gentle, low-pressure way to help little ones feel more connected to and comfortable with the various adults they see working in their community, fostering a sense of security and wonder.

Curiosity & Wonder Puzzles & Games Pride & Accomplishment

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on positive community roles in a safe, welcoming manner.

Ideal Reader

A two-year-old who has just started pointing at every truck or person in uniform they see on the street. It is for the child who loves to be 'right' and enjoys the physical interaction of a book.

Parent Prep

This book is best read with high energy. Parents should be prepared to pause and let the child shout out the answer before turning the page. No cold-reading context is needed. A parent might buy this after their child shows fear of a person in a mask or heavy uniform (like a firefighter) or after the child expresses interest in 'what they want to be' during dress-up play.