Harriet wears many hats. She has a hat for listening, for following the rules and even for being silly. Harriet wears a different hat for every job, because every job needs a different Harriet.

But one day, Harriet has too many hats to wear. Can she find a way to just be herself?

From the creators of Bernie Thinks in Boxes comes a beautiful story about thinking differently and accepting yourself in a neurotypical world.

Details

ISBN13: 9781923293243
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 32
Edition:
Publication Date: 28 Jul 2026
Publisher: Smith Street Books
Publication City, Country: Australia
Dimensions (cm): 23(H)x27(L)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Jess Horn is a Sydney-based, neurodivergent children’s author and former speech pathologist whose books celebrate imagination, inclusivity and diversity. Her CBCA Notable debut picture book, Bernie Thinks in Boxes, was selected for the 2025 Victorian Government Prep Bags. With humour and heart, her stories explore the world from unique perspectives, bringing warmth and authenticity to every page. Aside from writing, Jess enjoys coffee (who doesn’t?) and spoonerisms (doo husn’t?).

Zoë Bennett is a children’s illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. Her digital illustrations celebrate themes of childhood, imagination and human-animal connection with candidness, intricacy and whimsy. Zoë has illustrated several titles for clients both in Australian and Internationally. Picture books she has illustrated have been recognised by the Australian Children’s Book Council Awards, Speech Pathology Australia and government initiatives. Outside illustration, Zoë’s heart belongs to ocean swims, chai tea, animal welfare, her best friend (aka. her cat) and travel.

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