Mr. George and the Red Hat is a wonderful children's story featuring the stunning artwork of award-winning artist and author Stephen Heigh. The book is ideal for children 2-8 years old, teaching through a story of giving while also introducing the young reader to some of the finest artwork seen in a children's book.
Mr. George is a friendly neighborhood squirrel that discovers a red felt hat. He finds many uses for the hat, until the day he hears about a mother bird that needs a home for her babies. In a generous act of kindness, Mr. George gives the red hat to the bird family to use as a new home.
Children will love the heart-warming story, and will continue to be drawn to the bright and cheerful illustrations. Parents and other family members will also enjoy the fine artwork presented by Stephen Heigh, which seems to come alive on each page.
Come along with Mr. George and his forest friends on a story of discovery and compassion.
Stephen Heigh has been interested in painting since he was a small child. He comes from a family of artists, and his father was a designer/illustrator for the Ford Motor Company. By the age of three, Stephen was sitting for hours at his father's drawing board at home and drawing. His family moved from the city to the country when he was eleven years old. It was here that Stephen spent all his free time in the nature center next to his home, where he developed a love for nature and the outdoors. Every day was a new adventure walking through the woods or through the creek. The color, light and animals have inspired him ever since.
Stephen has won national awards for his art in both commercial and fine art exhibitions. His work has been recognized by American Artist Magazine and The International Greeting Card Association's Louie Awards program for excellence in design.
Stephen is married to Ania and they have two children, Thomas and Anna, and a dog named Dinky. Stephen's daughter Anna shares his passion for the outdoors and loves to go to the woods and observe nature. One night while putting Anna to bed, Stephen made up the story of Mr. George and the Red Hat. Anna was so enamored by the story that she remembered it for years and it became a family favorite. Stephen decided to share the wonderful story of Mr. George and the Red Hat, which has led to this book telling the story of Mr. George's kindness.
