Hats Off to Mr. Pockles!

by Sally Lloyd-Jones, David Litchfield (Illustrator)

Overview

A New York Times bestselling author and a rising-star illustrator present an utterly hilarious, oh-so-silly tale about Mr. Pockles, an odd little dog with a big hat collection--and an even bigger heart.

For Mr. Pockles, going without a hat is as unthinkable as going around without any pants on. He has millions of hats, for every occasion--an Eating His Cornflakes hat, a Drinking Cups of Tea hat, and even an In the Bath hat--but for some reason, he doesn't have any friends. One day, when Lady CoCo Fitz-Tulip--a Very Important Panda--finds that her hat has been gobbled up by some hungry bunnies, Mr. Pockles knows just how to help. Overflowing with silliness, here's a charming celebration of friendship, inclusion, and the joy of sharing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780399558177
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	01/29/2019
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

SALLY LLOYD-JONES is the author of the New York Times bestseller How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister and its companions, How to Get Married . . . by Me, the Bride and How to Get a Job . . . by Me, the Boss. She has written many other books for children, including Poor Doreen, The House That's Your Home, and, most recently, Goldfish on Vacation. She spent her childhood in Africa and England and now lives in New York City. Visit her at sallylloyd-jones.com, and follow @sallylloydjones on Twitter.

DAVID LITCHFIELD is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including the bestselling The Bear and the Piano, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize; The Building Boy by Ross Montgomery; and, most recently, Grandad's Secret Giant. David lives with his family in Bedford, England. Visit him at davidlitchfieldillustration.com or follow him on Twitter @dc_litchfield.

Editorial Reviews

"This amusing story is delicately threaded with some subtle lessons about sharing, making friends, and including everyone."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred

From the Publisher

★ 2018-09-30

A lonely dachshund named Mr. Pockles finds new friends when he shares his extensive collection of elaborately decorated hats with other animals from his town.

Mr. Pockles lives all alone in his house with a hat-shaped roof, surrounded by his collection of imaginative hats, each one named and adorned with thematic decorations for every occasion. He longs to attend the Hat Day celebration at the PandaPolitan Club, but only pandas are allowed at the exclusive destination. While stopping in a bakery for a treat to cheer himself up, Mr. Pockles meets Lady Coco Fitz-Tulip, a grande dame of the panda set on her way to the Hat Day event. She is wearing a Carmen Miranda-style hat covered with fruit, and in a hilarious sequence, her hat is eaten by baby bunnies. Mr. Pockles invites Lady Fitz-Tulip and the other animals from the cafe back to his house, where they all choose new hats. Lady Fitz-Tulip takes everyone to Hat Day as her special guests, as "friends of pandas are invited, too." The drolly humorous story is told in a strong narrative voice, with melodramatic flair, clever dialogue, and distinctive personalities for both Mr. Pockles and Lady Fitz-Tulip. Vibrant mixed-media illustrations use a cool palette with jewel-toned accents and glowing lights in the city buildings that impart a fairy-tale aura to the setting.

This amusing story is delicately threaded with some subtle lessons about sharing, making friends, and including everyone. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews