What the Klaus Flugge judges said: ‘Really impressive use of colour and the characters are really alive; the hand-lettered typography works very well as do the compositions; there’s a wonderful sense of looseness to the pictures, which is very hard to accomplish; there’s a special tension in the final pages before a happy ending.’
Rachel Stubbs celebrates another special relationship, that between grandparent and child. With fluid, elegant line, a delicate limited palette and hand drawn typography, she conveys an extraordinary depth of emotion and love.
A charming illustrated picture book about the possibilities a treasured hand-me-down can bring and intergenerational love.
Handed down from a beloved Grandfather, this hat is more than just a hat. It is brimming with dreams, secrets and adventures. Explore all the possibilities that a treasured hand-me-down can bring and see how love is handed down with it. A magical and touching story, perfect for sharing.