My Favorite Hat & His Favorite Hat

One hat. Two perspectives. One extraordinary moment.

On an ordinary day, a sudden gust of wind sends a young college student's favorite hat flying. For the young man, it's a fleeting interruption on his way to class. But for an elderly gentleman who reaches to retrieve it, that same moment becomes something extraordinary.

As their paths briefly cross, time seems to stand still. Through the eyes of two strangers, a simple gesture becomes a reflection on youth, aging, memory, and the invisible connections that bind us all.

Told through two original, interconnected poems by Jordan R. Shaver, My Favorite Hat & His Favorite Hat explores how the smallest moments can carry the greatest meaning.

Brought to life through richly textured, geometric illustrations inspired by the midcentury modernist paintings of the author's great-grandmother, Minerva Lynch, this beautifully contemplative picture book invites readers of all ages to see the world from another perspective.

A gentle reminder that sometimes the most meaningful moments in life happen when we take a little pause.