GARY THE OWL · BOOK ONE

Gary the Owl: Sad Hat Day

Written by Sharon Benari Bounik
Illustrations created with AI

Gary has a hat for almost every feeling. When he wakes up sad and can’t find one that fits, he gets out his sewing supplies. His first attempts have some surprising results.

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Cover of Gary the Owl: Sad Hat Day
Gary in his feathered straw hat on a tree branch

MEET GARY

A hat for how you feel

Before you read, ask what kind of hat Gary might make for a sad day. Afterward, ask what surprised you about the hats he tried.

Try Gary’s hat activity

COLOR, CUT, AND TALK

The Treehouse activity cupboard

Start with a coloring page or bring the hat game to the kitchen table.

MAKE AND PLAY

Design a feeling hat

Color Gary, draw a hat for your mood, or cut out three hats from Sad Hat Day.

Make a hat