Hats Are Not for Cats!

Written and illustrated by Jacqueline K Rayner

A dog and cat clash over who can wear hats. Who will win?

3.8 Goodreads · 699 ratings

32 pages· 168 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

A bossy dog declares hats are only for dogs, but a spirited cat in a red fez disagrees. As the cat dons various hats, more cats join the protest, challenging the dog's authority. In this whimsical rhyming tale, the cats' defiance leads to a delightful resolution. Can the dog learn that hats—and fun—are for everyone?

From the publisher

Are hats for cats? A big, bossy dog and a determined cat disagree. This funny rhyming romp—with a large cast of cats and hats—leads readers to the perfect conclusion: hats are for everyone! A big, severe, plaid-hat-wearing dog insists that the small black cat in the red fez shouldn’t be wearing a hat—any kind of hat—because hats are for dogs. His patronizing tirade doesn’t convince this cat, however. Defiantly, she wears an assortment of hats, described in the gleeful rhyming text, and brings in other cats to join the protest. The silliness of both text and pictures offers a cheerful take on bossiness and managing conflict, with a win-win resolution.

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