Books Like Casey's New Hat
Families who loved Casey's New Hat by Tricia Gardella often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Casey's New Hat by Tricia Gardella often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling to let go of a beloved, worn-out item, or feels anxious that nothing new will ever feel as good as the old. In this gentle story, a young rancher named Casey needs a new hat because her favorite is falling apart. After trying on many stiff, new hats in town that just don't feel right, she finds the perfect solution at home: her grandpa's old, well-worn hat. This book beautifully explores the emotional connection we have to objects, celebrating family love and the comfort of things that have a history. It's a reassuring read for children ages 5 to 8 that gently teaches that 'perfect' doesn't always mean 'new'.
