Brimsbys Hats

A lonely hat maker uses quirky creativity to make friends in this delightful picture book that will charm readers young and old.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Brimsby is a happy hat makerand#8212;until his best friend goes off to find adventure at sea. Now Brimsby is a lonely hat maker, unsure of what to do. But since making hats is what he does best, perhaps his talents can help him find some friendsand#8230;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Filled with whimsy and wonder, andlt;I andgt;Brimsbyand#8217;s Hats andlt;/Iandgt;is a celebration of creativity and friendship.

"Sophisticated storytelling, both through words and images, beautifully describes the significance of friendship and what it feels like to miss, keep, love and make a friend."

andlt;divandgt;"Newcomer Prahin's exceptionally polished digital spreads look like stills from an animated feature...A promising first outing for Prahin."andlt;/divandgt;

andlt;divandgt;"In his first picture book, Prahin offers a gentle story with amiable characters, real problems, and satisfying solutions...Fine for reading aloud, this quiet charmer of a picture book is an inspiration for creativity, problem solving, and making friends."andlt;/divandgt;

"Handling the loss of a friend who moves away is a common theme in picture books, but this is a fresh and offbeat version that helpfully highlights kindness and proactive problem-solving."

andlt;Bandgt;* andlt;/Bandgt;"This quiet charmer of a picture book is an inspiration for creativity, problem solving, and making friends."

"Newcomer Prahin's exceptionally polished digital spreads look like stills from an animated feature...A promising first outing for Prahin."

Andrew Prahin won a partial college scholarship from his hometown of Arlington Heights, Illinois, by detailing his dream of becoming a childrenand#8217;s book illustrator. Then he went into advertising. With the publication of andlt;i andgt;Brimsbyand#8217;s Hatsandlt;/iandgt;, Andrew is finally making things right with the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. Andrew lives in London with his wife, Katie.Andrew Prahin won a partial college scholarship from his hometown of Arlington Heights, Illinois, by detailing his dream of becoming a childrenand#8217;s book illustrator. Then he went into advertising. With the publication of andlt;i andgt;Brimsbyand#8217;s Hatsandlt;/iandgt;, Andrew is finally making things right with the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. Andrew lives in London with his wife, Katie.