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Fritzy Finds a Hat: A Gentle Tale to Help Talk with Children About Cancer
Fritzy’s mom has cancer, which is pretty scary. But Fritzy is on a mission to find his mom the perfect hat she can wear to her treatments. What will he find?
In this charming children’s book, Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater and bestselling author Scott Hamilton teams up with country music superstar Brad Paisley to share a story that will help parents talk with their children about cancer. The story centers around an ice-skating little boy named Fritzy who learns his mom has cancer. Each new page has him searching for a different hat for his mom to wear as she undergoes cancer treatments.
The delightful illustrations by Brad Paisley lend an air of whimsy and thoughtfulness while the gentle storyline by cancer survivor Scott Hamilton teaches children a powerful message of how their love and support can sometimes be the best medicine. Fritzy Finds a Hat can be read to younger children or given to older children to read themselves.
Proceeds from the book will benefit vital cancer research through the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation and at Moffitt Cancer Center as well as Moffitt's Families First Program.
In this charming children’s book, Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater and bestselling author Scott Hamilton teams up with country music superstar Brad Paisley to share a story that will help parents talk with their children about cancer. The story centers around an ice-skating little boy named Fritzy who learns his mom has cancer. Each new page has him searching for a different hat for his mom to wear as she undergoes cancer treatments.
The delightful illustrations by Brad Paisley lend an air of whimsy and thoughtfulness while the gentle storyline by cancer survivor Scott Hamilton teaches children a powerful message of how their love and support can sometimes be the best medicine. Fritzy Finds a Hat can be read to younger children or given to older children to read themselves.
Proceeds from the book will benefit vital cancer research through the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation and at Moffitt Cancer Center as well as Moffitt's Families First Program.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2020
About the author
Scott Hamilton
13 books42 followersLibrarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
The most recognized male figure skating star in the world, Scott Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
In 1984, Scott captured the attention of the world with his Olympic Gold medal performances in Sarajevo and since has shared his love and enthusiasm for the sport as a analyst/commentator, performer, producer and best-selling author (Landing It, 1999; The Great Eight, 2009). He further inspires others as a speaker, humanitarian, and as a cancer and pituitary brain tumor survivor.
After losing his mother to cancer, then becoming survivor himself, Scott turned activist, launching the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship). He founded several education and survivorship programs including Chemocare.com and the 4th Angel Mentoring Program. Events such as Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer and An Evening with Scott Hamilton & Friends galas fund research into treatments that treat the cancer and spare the patient.
He is also the founder of the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy at Ford Ice Center in Antioch, TN, where he may frequently be found coaching Learn to Skate students and sharing his love of skating.
In what little free time remains, Scott can be found on the golf course and enjoys spending time with his wife Tracie and four children – at their home outside Nashville, Tennessee.
The most recognized male figure skating star in the world, Scott Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
In 1984, Scott captured the attention of the world with his Olympic Gold medal performances in Sarajevo and since has shared his love and enthusiasm for the sport as a analyst/commentator, performer, producer and best-selling author (Landing It, 1999; The Great Eight, 2009). He further inspires others as a speaker, humanitarian, and as a cancer and pituitary brain tumor survivor.
After losing his mother to cancer, then becoming survivor himself, Scott turned activist, launching the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship). He founded several education and survivorship programs including Chemocare.com and the 4th Angel Mentoring Program. Events such as Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer and An Evening with Scott Hamilton & Friends galas fund research into treatments that treat the cancer and spare the patient.
He is also the founder of the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy at Ford Ice Center in Antioch, TN, where he may frequently be found coaching Learn to Skate students and sharing his love of skating.
In what little free time remains, Scott can be found on the golf course and enjoys spending time with his wife Tracie and four children – at their home outside Nashville, Tennessee.
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February 13, 2020
This is a decent book for the arsenal of "talking to kids about cancer."
My main issue with the canon of 'picture books for kids on the topic of cancer' is that they all seem to focus on hair loss, hats and wigs. I know that is a big deal and definitely merits discussion; but noticing that mom is always feeling sick or sad, not being able to hug mom for awhile, etc- those are also important things that I'm still looking for in a picture book. They remain a sort of afterthought. But at least in this book, the hats Fritzy is imagining tie back into those things he has learned about mom- that she might feel cold, she might not be hungry, and so on. That was a nice touch.
(There is one line about saying a prayer, if the target audience of this is not religious)
My main issue with the canon of 'picture books for kids on the topic of cancer' is that they all seem to focus on hair loss, hats and wigs. I know that is a big deal and definitely merits discussion; but noticing that mom is always feeling sick or sad, not being able to hug mom for awhile, etc- those are also important things that I'm still looking for in a picture book. They remain a sort of afterthought. But at least in this book, the hats Fritzy is imagining tie back into those things he has learned about mom- that she might feel cold, she might not be hungry, and so on. That was a nice touch.
(There is one line about saying a prayer, if the target audience of this is not religious)
July 8, 2022
Picture Book. I picked up this book once I found out that one of my favorite singers (Brad Paisley) was the illustrator. It is a book meant specifically for those dealing with cancer. Fritzy is a young boy whose mom is starting cancer treatment. She has given Fritzy the job of finding a hat each Tuesday for her to wear. He has lots of great ideas, several which aren't realistic, but ends up making a perfect hat himself. Soft and calm, it is realistic without being overly specific.
March 13, 2020
This is a cute and meaningful children's book. I've always like Scott Hamilton and the way this story relates to his life is special. Also, I had no idea Brad Paisley was such a wonderful illustrator!
September 4, 2020
Cancer is hard and scary, especially to kids. This book might help talking about a tough topic and that's a very good things. I'm a fan of Scott Hamilton and how lovely that Brad Paisley did the illustrations.
April 29, 2020
Sad but very sweet
June 3, 2020
The story stands alone in strength. It is sweet and loving. Add to that the fact that Scott Hamilton wrote it and Brad Paisley illustrated it...bonus.
September 3, 2020
Very good simple book for younger kids. Based on chemo and hair loss cancer treatment.
September 21, 2020
Fritzy finds the perfect hat for his mom before she loses her hair due to chemo.
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March 5, 2024
Great book. Did not realize that Brad Paisley was such a talented artist .
February 11, 2020
Deeper than an ice skating pond
Very well done. Good message without being beaten over the head.
Great illustrations. I especially liked the mom drawings - very much like I would imagine a real mom would be rather than a June Cleaver mom.
Very well done. Good message without being beaten over the head.
Great illustrations. I especially liked the mom drawings - very much like I would imagine a real mom would be rather than a June Cleaver mom.
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