This is the story of a little girl named Violet and her magical hat. The hat was made for her by her papa. Neither of them knew the hat had magic in it. They took a walk one day with papa pulling Violet in the big wagon with red wheels. The hat took on a life of its' own and flew on to the heads of children she passes who have been injured and then on to a puppy. Each time it does so it brings joy and comfort. Papa and Violet are so happy and excited, they return home to tell Mimi Crystal about the magic in the hat. The magic in the hat is love and papa ends up making hats in his workshop to help others. Mimi Crystal becomes the "Packer of Picnics" for Violet and all her new friends. It's a book about caring, sharing, kindness, friendship and magic.