Hats of Faith

This inclusive board book familiarizes readers with religious headpieces: "many religious people share the custom of covering their heads to show their love for God." Walsh's thick and painterly portraits represent figures from diverse religious backgrounds—a Muslim woman wears a pink hijab; a Rastafarian man wears a hat knit with red, yellow, and green; an Orthodox Jewish woman wears a floral-patterned tichel; and a South Asian Muslim man dresses in a topi. Soothing, jewel-toned backgrounds contribute warmth to the representations of gentle, smiling figures. They appear all together on a final spread, a visual representation of the story's underlying message: "learning about each other makes it easy to be more understanding. Being understanding helps us spread love and peace." Ages 2-4. (Aug.)