Stormy's Hat

Just Right for a Railroad Man

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Author:

Kimmel, Eric A.

Illustrator:

U'Ren, Andrea

ISBN:

978-0-374-37262-0

Publication Date:

Apr 2008

Publisher:

Farrar, Straus & Giroux

Imprint:

Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)

Book Format:

Hardback

List Price:

USD $16.95

Book Description:

Stormy Kromer is an engineer who loves driving trains. But he has one problem: he can’t find the right hat for a railroad man. He tries a derby, a cowboy hat, and a fireman’s hat. Nothing works. Stormy tells his wife, Ida, not to worry, he’ll figure out something. But Ida isn’t worrying—she’s thinking. If only Stormy would listen . . .

Brought to life by Andrea U’Ren’s colorful paintings, this spirited story is...
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Book Details

Pages:	32
Detailed Subjects:	Juvenile Fiction / General Juvenile Fiction / Clothing & Dress Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Railroads & Trains
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	10.56 x 10.18 x 0.425 Inches
Book Weight:	0.85 Pounds

Author Biography

Kimmel, Eric A. (Author)

Eric Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1946. He received a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Lafayette College. He also has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Illinois.

He was an elementary school teacher and college professor before becoming a full-time writer. He has published over fifty titles, many of which have won state and national awards. His titles "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins" won the Caldecott Honor Medal, "The Chanukkah Guest" and "Gershon's Monster" won the Sydney Taylor Picture Book Award and "Anansi and the Talking Melon" won the Utah Children's Choice Award.

Kimmel travels nationally and internationally visiting schools and talking about his books and telling stories.

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