Let's go Backer and Backer: The Warm Woolen Hat

By Maureen Devlin

Let's Go Backer and Backer: The Warm Woolen Hat invites young readers on a playful journey of curiosity and discovery. A little girl is delighted with her warm woolen hat, but where did it really come from? By going "backer and backer," children trace the hat's story step by step, learning how everyday things have deeper origins. Inspired by the author's twin daughters and their love of "book fest" days filled with questions, this story encourages children to see the world with wonder and to keep asking "why" and "where from."

Benefits for Children

Builds curiosity about the world and everyday objectsDevelops critical thinking and sequencing skillsEncourages asking questions and following them to new discoveriesSparks a love of reading through playful, repetitive language

How Parents Can Use This Book

Parents can use Let's Go Backer and Backer as a fun read-aloud to inspire conversation. After finishing the story, families can explore their own "backer and backer" questions where does bread come from? Or crayons? This makes reading interactive and turns everyday life into a springboard for curiosity, creativity, and family connection.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQZ36NVY
• ISBN13: 9798999049056
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Maureen Devlin
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1