Description

In this bilingual picture book, a grandfather recounts a story to his grandson about an unsuspecting item in his home: an old hat. The story goes back in time to reveal the grandfather's curiosity as a boy and a picture of a man on a horse. With a history lesson on the Mexican Revolution and the Mexican-American experience in the United States, the grandson finally understands why his grandfather wears the hat and learns about Mexican Revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa in the process. Written in English and Spanish, this book is centered around the family experience is sure to connect with all audiences. "I Wear My Father's Hat" is a story inspired by true events.