Red Hat — Lita Judge

A series of exuberant read-aloud sound effects perfectly capture the whimsy and joy of a springtime frolic in this companion to "Red Sled."

In this almost wordless springtime picture book, an adorable crew of baby animals borrows a familiar-looking red hat (last seen on the head of "Red Sled"'s unsuspecting protagonist) and embarks on a joy-filled escapade--until all that is left is a long piece of red string Their playful romp is gorgeously depicted in bold watercolor and complemented by humorous expressions and pitch-perfect sound effects. With a timeless tone and classic characters, "Red Hat" promises to be an instant favorite.