Rhyming text describes a great variety of hats worn by celebrities throughout history.

When three friends meet a mean boy who insults their hats, they make a friend of him.

Henry makes fun of his cousin Newton for always wearing his hat, but the hat comes in handy for Henry's sister Wizzie.

Ella is nervous about the first day of school in her new town, but wearing her grandmother's good luck hat makes her feel better--until the other students tease her and call her names.

A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers something important.

Dog and Hat are practically inseparable, and when the dots on Dog's favorite shirt disappear down a storm drain, the two friends descend into the sewers where they encounter many obstacles and unforseen dangers--and come face-to-face with an alligator.

When Mother Rabbit knits a warm winter hat for Little Rabbit, he likes it so much that he suggests they make hats for all of their friends as Christmas gifts.