Cover of The red hat

The red hat

by David Teague

Illustrated by Portis, Antoinette, illustrator

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Billy Hightower lives in a windy place high in the world, where he dreams of meeting his new neighbor, a girl with a bright red hat. Though the wind tries to keep them apart, Billy’s determination shows that friendships can weather any storm. Discover how patience and kindness can bring neighbors together despite tricky challenges.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipPerseveranceNeighborsFiction

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781423134114
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
353

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

NeighborsWindsPerseverance (Ethics)FictionChildren's fictionWinds, fictionNeighbors, fictionJUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship