Not-So-Frilly Tilly and The Missing Hat

By: Kurtz, Elsie

Not-So-Frilly Tilly and the Missing Hat is a playful picture book about a determined little girl who refuses to give up-even when everything seems to be going wrong.

When Tilly realizes her favorite hat is missing, she doesn't panic. She searches. She rushes. She keeps going. Along the way, unexpected things land on her head-socks, milk caps, rubber ducks, and more-but Tilly doesn't notice. She's too busy moving forward.

With rhythmic, engaging text and lively illustrations full of visual surprises, this story celebrates persistence, humor, and the everyday chaos of childhood. As the hat grows heavier and the situation sillier, young readers will delight in spotting what Tilly can't see-right up until the satisfying, heartwarming ending.

Perfect for preschool through early elementary readers, Not-So-Frilly Tilly and the Missing Hat is an ideal read-aloud that encourages confidence, resilience, and laughter. A charming reminder that sometimes, even when we feel a little off balance, we're doing just fine.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GSBBZT4F
• ISBN13: 9798995103226
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Fox & Fern
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2