Kindergarten Hat

Carlos Abredo is scared to start kindergarten, but a special teacher with an amazing hat helps give him the confidence to start the school year with a smile.

"A practically perfect first-experience story, especially for anxious hearts and gentle spirits." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"Jewel-toned pictures echo the sweet simplicity of Lawler and Rodriguez's tribute to an intuitive teacher." Publishers Weekly

Carlos Abredo loves building forts, playing soccer, vrooming cars, and gardening. But after moving to a new town, he's nervous to start his first day of kindergarten. What if the bus gets lost? What if he can't make friends? What if he can't find his teacher?! Starting school can be intimidating for anyone, but when you're also the new kid, it can be downright scary.

When Carlos gets a letter from his new teacher, he starts to feel a little better. He picks out a gift for her, and after a much-needed hug from Mom, he sets off for his first day. But when his present is accidentally ruined, Carlos has to get creative to save the day.

Janet Lawler is an award-winning author with more than twenty published books, including If Kisses Were Colors, Snowzilla, and Mirabel's Missing Valentines. Her picture books have have been translated into Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew, French, and Korean. Learn more about Janet at JanetLawler.com.

Geraldine Rodriquez is an artist who loves buffalo wings, tacos, and iced tea. Geraldine has illustrated publishing projects across a range of formats, but Kindergarten Hat is her debut picture book. She lives in Mexico. Follow her @GeryRdz.