Brimsby's Hats

Written and illustrated by Andrew Prahin

A hat maker uses creativity to find new friends.

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 644 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Brimsby, a talented hat maker, faces loneliness when his best friend leaves for a sea adventure. With only his hats for company, Brimsby must use his creativity to forge new friendships. Can his unique creations help him connect with others and fill the void left by his friend's departure? Discover how Brimsby's inventive spirit leads to unexpected connections in this whimsical tale of friendship and imagination.

From the publisher

A lonely hat maker uses quirky creativity to make friends in this delightful picture book that will charm readers young and old.

Brimsby is a happy hat maker—until his best friend goes off to find adventure at sea. Now Brimsby is a lonely hat maker, unsure of what to do. But since making hats is what he does best, perhaps his talents can help him find some friends…

Filled with whimsy and wonder, Brimsby’s Hats is a celebration of creativity and friendship.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD540L

Themes & topics

Books about loneliness Books about making friends Books about friendship Books about hats Books about animals

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.5

out of 7

5.0

“A sweet story about friendship old and new and how to create it! The illustrations are simultaneously sweet and quirky, which I think is absolutely charming.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

4.0

“A nice book about making friends, and particularly about intentionally making friends when you're lonely. I didn't think there was much to the storyline, though.”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

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