The scarecrow's hat - ken brown

A resourceful chicken seeks the help of her farm animal friends to solve a problem, while giving something of herself along the way.

Chicken really admires Scarecrows hat.

Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms.

Chicken doesnt have a walking stick to trade--but she knows someone who does.

This begins her quest to find items to trade among her farm friends, all to obtain a walking stick to swap for Scarecrows hat.

But why does Chicken want an old straw hat? With bright watercolors and a gentle tone to keep readers captivated, this clever story written and illustrated by Ken Brown poses a problem and offers a creative solution that young children will delight in discovering.

In this classroom favorite, a resourceful chicken enlists her farm friends to get a coveted hat from Scarecrow.

A delightful circular tale and fall read-aloud Great for storytelling, with big beautiful pictures for a topper.

―Kirkus ReviewsChicken really admires Scarecrows hat.

Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms.

Chicken doesnt have a walking stick to trade--but she knows someone who does.

Author-illustrator Ken Brown pairs vivid, realistic watercolors with an inventive plot, engaging sequencing and repetition and to tell a charming circular story packed with relatable themes of friendship, bartering, and problem solving.

An ideal storytime choice for autumn and harvest themes.

Also available from Ken Brown: Whats the Time, Grandma Wolf?Awards: Childrens Literature Choice List (Picture Books, Ages 4-8) ―Childrens Literature Best Bets for the Classroom (Picture Books) ―Virginia Center for Childrens Books Nevada Young Readers Award (Nominee, Picture Books) ―Nevada Library Association In this classroom favorite, a resourceful chicken enlists her farm friends to get a coveted hat from Scarecrow.

A delightful circular tale and fall read-aloud Great for storytelling, with big beautiful pictures for a topper.

―Kirkus ReviewsChicken really admires Scarecrows hat.

Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms.

Chicken doesnt have a walking stick to trade--but she knows someone who does.

Author-illustrator Ken Brown pairs vivid, realistic watercolors with an inventive plot, engaging sequencing and repetition and to tell a charming circular story packed with relatable themes of friendship, bartering, and problem.