Charlie is a lonely little mouse with only a single friend. But one day his luck turns when he finds a bowler hat on the floor. It is a magical hat that fits him perfectly and makes him so happy, until he is mocked for wearing it. But soon Charlie learns that it’s okay to laugh at yourself sometimes, and that you can make mistakes and that is okay as well. With his new found confidence Charlie goes on to be a very successfully comedian.

This is a charming children’s book that shows young readers the important of laughing a little. Charlie was so glum in the beginning of the book, and by the end his happiness is so bright. The story takes an adventurous twist, and I wasn’t sure what would happen next. But the story is imbued with creativity throughout so that each scene is captivating.

The artwork is fantastic and I enjoyed the dark shades throughout the city. It gave the story a bit of a noir and classic Disney cartoon feel. Charlie is a charming little mouse and the artwork accentuates that throughout the story.

The Hat by Darya Lenkou is an entertaining picture book that will take readers on an imaginative adventure where they will learn about one of the funniest people in history.

Pages: 25 | ASIN: B0BJ14C13Z