A Three Hat Day (Reading Rainbow Books) by Laura Geringer, Arnold Lobel

R. R. Pottle the Third has a truly wonderful, extra-extraordinary collection of hats. But happiness eludes him. He is lonely and dreams of meeting a perfect wife ' who will, of course, be wearing a perfect hat.One day, a day so bad that R. R. Pottle wears not one, not two, but three hats at once, his dream comes true in the best possible way.This warm, comical story by talented new author Laura Geringer is crowned with full-color illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel.Notable Children's Books of 1985 (ALA)A Reading Rainbow Featured Selection "Energetic drawings [by a Caldecott Medalist] contribute their own dignity and humor. With its light touch, good pacing, and satisfying symmetry, this is a pleasing choice." --"Booklist Laura Geringer's collection of children's books goes from floor to ceiling, wall to wall. A graduate of Barnard College and Yale University, Ms. Geringer has worked as a newspaper reporter, an art teacher, and a book reviewer. She is now an editor at a