Let's go Backer and Backer: The Warm Woolen Hat

Let's Go Backer and Backer: The Warm Woolen Hat invites young readers on a playful journey of curiosity and discovery. A little girl is delighted with her warm woolen hat, but where did it really come from? By going "backer and backer," children trace the hat's story step by step, learning how everyday things have deeper origins. Inspired by the author's twin daughters and their love of "book fest" days filled with questions, this story encourages children to see the world with wonder and to keep asking "why" and "where from."

Benefits for Children

• Builds curiosity about the world and everyday objects
• Develops critical thinking and sequencing skills
• Encourages asking questions and following them to new discoveries
• Sparks a love of reading through playful, repetitive language

How Parents Can Use This Book

Parents can use Let's Go Backer and Backer as a fun read-aloud to inspire conversation. After finishing the story, families can explore their own "backer and backer" questions where does bread come from? Or crayons? This makes reading interactive and turns everyday life into a springboard for curiosity, creativity, and family connection.

Maureen Devlin is a Seattle-based author. She is a former lawyer and social worker, and a forever Mom, Aunt, and Grand-Aunt. Her mission is to spread the joy of reading and learning to children. She strives to provide factual information to young minds in fun and fresh ways. She hopes her books spark curiosity about the world around us.