Kathy has always loved wearing hats. But when she learns that she has cancer, Kathy begins to feel differently about hats. In this tender story appropriate for both children and adults facing cancer, Kathy must come to terms not only with her illness but with the hats she wears to cover her now-bald head. Finally, with courage and creativity, Kathy learns to come to terms with her cancer - and her hats. BOOKLIST hailed Kathy's Hats as a "good piece of bibliotherapy" that would be useful in the classroom. A “sensitive tale of a young girl and her family dealing with cancer.” - Eastern Washington Book Review Council “An important book dealing with what is generally taboo in children’s literature: life-threatening illness.” - Read-Aloud Review “A delicate subject is treated with sensitivity and even wit.” - Monterey Peninsula Unified School District “Presents the concept of illness in a light and, if possible, pleasant way – always hopeful.” - Essex-Hudson Regional Library Cooperative