A Simply Spectacular Hat

Illustrated by Dee Texidor. Published by NSW Cancer Council 2009

A simply spectacular hat is the perfect way to educate children about being SunSmart and makes getting ready to play safely outside fun. You will love the way Miss 'Fabulous' Fay teaches her cute 'marvellous monkeys' the four key things to remember before they go outside to play to protect their skin. The story is about a group of children who want to go out to play. The children go through a ritual that involves a game of getting ready: putting on sunscreen, wearing sun safe clothing and hats and checking that there is a shady place to play. When one of the children forgets his hat, the teacher makes a hat for him. That hat is so spectacular that each child wants one too.