The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat: A Memorat is a 1986 children's picture book by Berniece T. Hiser, and illustrated by Mary Szilagyi.

Based on a folktale told amongst Hiser's family, it is about a boy, Charlie, who has a hat made for him by his mother and grandmother, and saves his neighbor's farm animals from some rebel soldiers.

A review in Now and Then of The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat wrote "The charm of this book is strengthened by effective use of language ...Vivid illustrations by Mary Szilagyi further enhances the book's appeal.

",[1] and the National Council of Teachers of English called it "A fine introduction to an aspect of American history.".

[2] The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews,[3] and School Library Journal.