There is something magical about this chapter book. Even though the characters are fairly static, I still liked it, and doesn’t happen very often. Usually when I get a book about a concept — in this case, karma and change — the story doesn’t stand on its own, it’s so weighted down by The Big Message.
In this case, the message of change via a magical hat (that could also be karma) is encased with other delightful elements:
- Magical hats that help each character find their inner happiness.
- Illustrations that you are encouraged to color in (assuming it’s your book and not from the library)!
- A story that magically builds vocabulary!
- Crazy made-up vocabulary words that do not exist in the Dictionary are also used. (Look for those. They’re fun!).
- An extensive glossary in the back of the chapter book to recap all that great vocabulary learning!
Tilda Pinkerton’s Magical Hats by Angela Shelton
I’m giving away a copy Tilda Pinkerton’s Magical Hats so your child can color in the illustrations. ‘Cause that is much more fun that checking it out from the library!
p.s. I’m part of the Virtual Authors Blog Tour. If you want to read other reviews or get other chances to win the chapter book, please go here. Most of us are doing giveaways!
Angela Shelton is an author, actor, blogger and public speaker. She has been writing since she was eight years old. Her first novel was adapted into the movie Tumbleweeds. Angela won a regional Emmy award for her portrayal of Safe Side Superchick in The Safe Side video series created by Baby Einstein’s Julie Clark and America’s Most Wanted’s John Walsh. After living in Los Angeles for over a decade, Angela left the big city for a one-light country town to marry her first love and fulfill her dream of writing books in a barn house.
Find out how Angela has incorporated the character of Tilda Pinkerton into an entire line of book projects, each geared towards a different age group at www.MagicHatShop.com
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We always love finding new chapter books and one with some sort of magical aspect is sure to be a hit.
Hi Michelle,
I love that this chapter book has a wonderful message mixed with vocabulary building words! Thanks for entering!
this would make a great read-aloud for my 6year old. thanks!
Thanks for entering Nadine!
I’d wish for a Steampunk Top Hat (or just a Top Hat) that is authentic. 🙂
Hi Erik,
Thanks for entering. I love your hat choice!
I would wish for a zen hat to use when I get stressed.
Hi Valerie,
I could use a Zen Hat too! I just mailed your book out today too, by the way. The diversity picture book you won.
I would wish for any hat that looks good on me; I look goofy in hats!
Hi Kim B,
I have a small head and I look weird in hats too. I need a magic hat that looks good on me too! Good call!
Hmmmm. I would wish for a hat of Invisibility (like Annabeth’s in the Rick Riordan series Percy Jackson) Just think of what could be accomplished by stealth! Thanks for the chance to win! Book sounds fantastic!
Hi Keri,
Oh yes! I want one too! And I like that it’s a baseball cap so you can’t tell that it has special powers though I would want a Red Sox cap and not NY Yankees.
I have a great enrichment activity to do with hats that I use when I start the year of in art. Once my computer returns (it has a virus) I will look it up in my files and send it your way. It would be fabulous to use with this absolutely fabulous sounding book! Thanks for sharing!!!! Oh…and the activity doesn’t have to only be used at school. It would be great fun for family night!
Thanks so much Erin,
I would love to get your art activity! I hope your computer gets fixed soon. I hate computer virus problems!!
Definitely would want the aviator’s hat because I have always wanted to fly!
Hi Barbara,
I love your idea! I would copy you.
Thanks for taking part in the tour. I’m so glad you enjoyed Tilda Pinkerton’s Magical Hats so much!
Thanks so much Teddy! You run a great blog tour!!
I would wish for a magic time hat —-one that could suspend those magical moments with our girls! Anyone else think school is coming again just a wee bit too soon?
Hi Tanya,
Oh yes. What a great idea. And I think school is coming up so fast. It’s like summer just began and now it’s ending! Where did the summer go? I can not believe that it’s August already!!!
I’m in it to win it! Maybe more for me than the little ones but I’m a sucker for books that teach while they fascinate.
Hi Vanita,
Thanks for entering! I think your little ones will like it as a read aloud. Maybe your older girls can read it to them!
I would wish for a time travel/time turner hat….. the thought of being able to go back or forward in time has always intrigued me!
Hi Debra,
I love that idea! Would love a time travel hat too! Thanks for entering.
What kind of hat would I wish for? I’d wish for an old fashioned beaver fur top hat. The book sounds interesting. I’m always looking for good books to teach vocabulary.
Hi Christy,
A beaver fur hat sounds warm! Thanks for your comment and for entering!
I would want a magical musical hat, which played whatever kind of music which matched my mood.
Hi Asian Mommy,
Oh, I like your pick! That would be fun to have and better than an iPod for sure! Thanks for entering!
I want an anti-procrastination hat!
Hi Cristy,
I could use that too! Right now in fact!!
I would wish for a magical hat that would allow me to spend more time with family.
Hi Stephanie G.,
What a lovely thought! Thanks for entering!