BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Louie the rat likes to make useful things (out of other things) Sometimes, though, the inventions aren't so useful after all and the other rats are annoyed. One day, Louie saw the other rats wearing huge hats which they thought made them look stylish. Louie wanted to make hats that were stylish, but also useful! But when he tried to sell them, the other rats weren't interested. They were tired of his silly inventions. Louie throws in the towel and gives away his useful hats - word spreads that they are useful, and his business booms - but when a calamity strikes, Louie may be the only one who can save the town.
I'm still laughing - the illustrations are so clever, so many fun things to look at on every page. The huge hats were hilarious, and sweet Louie . . . such a darling story. A great example of growth mindset, repurposing, conservation, and being resourceful.
Lisa Librarian
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