A young boy builds a hat

using the brim as a shelf,

and through it he shares

many parts of himself.

He lets the world know

what he likes to do,

and hopes that you'll join him

and make a hat too!

Each person is special

this statement is true,

so go! ...build a hat

tell us all about you!



Bruce R. Thompson, M.S., has been a preschool teacher for 24 years. This is his third children's book.