by Brad Paisley
First published 2020
Fritzy learns that his mom has cancer and needs to go through treatments. The news frightens him, but he decides to help in his own way. The ice skating boy sets out to find the perfect hat his mom can wear during her medical visits. Page by page, Fritzy explores different options, each hat representing his love and determination to support her. Country music star Brad Paisley wrote and illustrated this gentle story alongside Olympic figure skating champion and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton. The book helps families discuss cancer with children while showing how small acts of love can provide comfort during difficult times. Young readers discover that supporting someone through illness takes creativity, persistence, and heart.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, gentle, intimate
Tropes: found-family, support
32 pages · Hardcover · Forefront Books
Content warnings: medical-trauma