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Product Description On a hot and sunny day in the desert, Rosa's bright red sunhat blows off her head, out of sight. One by one, the creatures of the desert stumble upon the hat, seeking shelter from a wild summer monsoon. Magically, the sunhat stretches and stretches to accommodate all who climb under! Adapted from the well-loved classic tale, The Mitten, this enchanting book introduces us to a new cast of character and a delightful little girl with a big red hat. With soft, sweet illustrations and rhythmic, playful text, this story is bound to be a timeless favorite! Review In prose that occasionally takes on the rhythms of verse, Ward (There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish) plays with alliteration and rhyme as the animals (which include a mouse, jackrabbit, and family of quail) scurry for cover.... Sisson s (Thank You, Miss Doover) smudgy, mixed-media desert scenes teem with plant and animal life and the excitement of a summer storm, and Rosa and the animals exude personality. --Publishers Weekly About the Author Jennifer Ward is the author of numerous acclaimed books for children, including the wildly popular There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea and the parenting book, I Love Dirt! 52 Activities to Help You and Your kids discover the Wonders of Nature. When not traveling and speaking in schools and libraries, she writes full-time from her home in Illinois.