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This Is Not My Hat

By Jon Klassen
Series: The Hat Trilogy
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In This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen, a small fish has stolen a hat and is confident he can get away with it. Unbeknownst to him, the hat's owner, a much larger fish, is on the trail. The book cleverly explores themes of theft and consequences, all depicted through subtle and humorous illustrations.
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You might enjoy this charming story for its clever narrative and minimalist illustrations that captivate both children and adults alike. With a humorous and engaging tale about a little fish who has taken something that isn't his, it subtly explores themes of honesty and consequences, making it a delightful read for young ones and a great tool for sparking conversation about right and wrong.

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This Is Not My Hat

From the creator of the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling and award-winning "I Want My Hat Back" comes a second wry tale. Full color.

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The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner!

From the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling and award-winning I Want My Hat Back comes a second wry tale.

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up. And even if he does, it’s not like he’ll ever know what happened...

Visual humour swims to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with another deadpan-funny tale.

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This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen is celebrated for its simple yet powerful combination of text and illustration that engage both children and adults. Critics praise the book's minimalist design, deadpan humour, and the subtle manner in which the story unfolds, often through visual cues like eye movements and bubble trails. The narrative cleverly bridges the worlds of adult and child, providing ethical questions that invite diverse interpretations, ensuring it remains a favourite read-aloud option. The book is noted for its dark humour and the tension it creates, drawing comparisons to Klassen's previous work while standing out for its originality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763655990

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Illustration: 4-COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 291.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 374g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jon Klassen Series: The Hat Trilogy

About the Author

Jon Klassen is the creator of the 2012 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book and New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year I Want My Hat Back. He is also the illustrator of Caroline Stutson’s Cats’ Night Out, winner of the prestigious Governor General’s Award for Illustration. Jon Klassen has worked as an illustrator for feature animated films, music videos, and editorial pieces. Originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario, he now lives in Los Angeles, California.

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