A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story about Knitting and Love

This heartwarming winter story is perfect for those who love to knit and parents looking to teach their children about the importance of doing good for others

Mrs. Goldman always knits hats for everyone in the neighborhood, and Sophia, who thinks knitting is too hard, helps by making the pom-poms. But now winter is here, and Mrs. Goldman herself doesn't have a hat-she's too busy making hats for everyone else It's up to Sophia to buckle down and knit a hat for Mrs. Goldman. But try as Sophia might, the hat turns out lumpy, the stitches aren't even, and there are holes where there shouldn't be holes. Sophia is devastated until she gets an idea that will make Mrs. Goldman's hat the most wonderful of all. Readers both young and old will relate to Sophia's frustrations, as well as her delight in making something special for someone she loves.

A knitting pattern is included in the back of the book.

" A] celebration of winter mitzvahs, or kind deeds. Karas's adorable, radiant art adds to the heartwarming mood."--The New York Times

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Published: 10/11/2016
ISBN: 9780553497106
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.10w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2016 pg. 101
Publishers Weekly 08/29/2016
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2016 pg. 82
School Library Journal 09/01/2016 pg. 120
Booklist 10/01/2016 pg. 78
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2016
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 185082 / Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story about Knitting and Love
Reading Level: 2.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5