When Everybody Wore a Hat
Sale price
$1673
Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2003 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

When Everybody Wore a Hat

Written & illustrated by William Steig

Part of the Rise and Shine series

Journey back to a time of horse-drawn fire engines and nickel movies, where childhood was a world apart.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 202 ratings
40 pages· 612 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
$17.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Step into a bygone era where a young boy navigates a world of horse-drawn fire engines, gender-segregated play, and libraries as the gateway to adventure. With no TV and movies costing just a nickel, every day is a new discovery. What secrets and stories lie in a time when everyone wore hats and life was simpler yet full of wonder? Experience the charm and challenges of a century-old childhood, where the past comes alive with every turn of the page.

From the publisher

This is the story of

when I was a boy,

almost 100 years ago,

when fire engines were

pulled by horses,

boys did not play with girls,

kids went to libraries for books,

there was no TV,

you could see a movie for a nickel,

and everybody wore a hat.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2003)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
612
Reading age
5–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about 20th centuryBooks about 1900-1949Books about childhoodBooks about New York
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author & illustrator

More from William Steig

Explore William's bookshelf
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Sale price
$1999

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

Ages 5–8 · 1969

Amos & Boris

Ages 5–8 · 1971

Dominic

Ages 8–12 · 1972

Cdb Color Ver

Ages 5–8 · 1968
The series

The Rise and Shine series

See the whole series
Series
Sale price
$999

The Happy Day

Ages 4–8 · 1949

The Story of the Statue of Liberty

Ages 4–8 · 1986

At the Crossroads

Ages 4–8 · 1991

Water Dance

Ages 4–7 · 1997
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Planting Stories

Ages 4–8 · 2019

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Before She Was Harriet

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Pride

Ages 4–9 · 2018

A Computer Called Katherine

Ages 4–8 · 2019
Fireboat
Sale price
$999

Fireboat

Ages 5–8 · 2002
Counting on Katherine
Sale price
$1899

Counting on Katherine

Ages 5–9 · 2018

Brave Ballerina

Ages 6–9 · 2019
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
65960
Publication
Published
April 15, 2003
First published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
Harpercoll
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060097004

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: The Goodfather

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo