Harold Loves His Woolly Hat

Written by Vern Kousky

Part of the A Harold the Bear Story series

A bear loses his hat to a crow, discovering its new purpose.

4.2 Goodreads · 913 ratings

40 pages· 322 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

Harold, a little bear, cherishes his striped woolly hat, wearing it everywhere. When a crow snatches it away, Harold's attempts to retrieve it fail. He learns the hat now warms baby crows, teaching him that true worth isn't in possessions but in selflessness. Can Harold find joy in helping others?

From the publisher

An Indie Next List Pick!All libraries should make space on their shelves for Harold.–School Library Journal (starred review)In this sweet picture book that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others, a little bear named Harold loses his beloved woolly hat–only to discover that others need it more. What makes a bear special? For Harold, it is his beloved striped woolly hat. He wears it when he sleeps, when he goes to school, and even when he takes his monthly bath. But when a crow whisks the hat off his head and high up into a nest, Harold doesn’t feel so special anymore. He tries everything to get it back–offering the crow blueberries, worms, and even shiny objects–but alas, the crow will not budge. Turns out that the hat has a new special purpose: keeping three baby crows warm. This heartwarming picture book features an irresistible bear and gently reinforces the notion that it doesn’t matter what you have, it’s who you are that matters.

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