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I Want My Hat Back
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I Want My Hat Back (2011) (edit title/settings)

by Jon Klassen (Author) (edit contributors)

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A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than... read more

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I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen Illustrations by author K-2 Fantasy
A bear loses. He looks for it by asking many animals I they have seen his hat. He finds his hat on a bunny head.
Illustrations are unique and the story dialog is simple and cute.
Uses for the book: Read aloud... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen Illustrations by author K-2 Fantasy
A bear loses. He looks for it by asking many animals I they have seen his hat. He finds his hat on a bunny head.
Illustrations are unique and the story dialog is simple and cute.
Uses for the book: Read aloud and encourage reading.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Fox: He hasn't seen Bear's hat.
  • Frog: Hasn't seen any hats around.
  • Bear: Lost his hat and wants it back.
  • Rabbit: Hasn't seen any hats anywhere and would not steal a hat. Don't ask him anymore questions.
  • Turtle: Hasn't seen anything all day because he has been trying to climb a rock.
  • Snake: Saw a hat once...it was blue and round.
  • Possum: Wonders what a hat is.
  • Deer: A helpful fellow who comes along and asks bear what his hat looks like.
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First Sentence edit see section history

My hat is gone.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Texas 2x2 Reading List - 2012. (authoritative list)
This book is in Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2011. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jon Klassen (Author) - and illustrator

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 9780763655983
Page Count: 32

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Can use for older children for infereence. May upset some children when they realize that the bear ATE the rabbit - and possibly the squirrel??

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