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We Found a Hat

By Jon Klassen
Series: The Hat Trilogy
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We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen is a charming story about two turtles who come upon a singular hat in the desert. They both like the hat, but there's only one, leading to an amusing and tender exploration of sharing, friendship, and selflessness within a simplistic, beautifully illustrated narrative.
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This delightful children's book might appeal to you if you enjoy stories with humour, beautiful illustrations, and themes of friendship and sharing. The narrative is simple yet engaging, perfect for young readers who appreciate a clever tale with a heartwarming resolution. If you love books with minimal text and expressive artwork, this is a charming addition to your collection.

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Two turtles find a hat that looks good on both of them, but, with fairness in mind, they decide to leave it be, until night falls and one of the turtles changes its mind.

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A New York Times bestseller!

Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, who gives his deadpan finale a surprising twist.

Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat...

Evoking hilarity and sympathy, the shifting eyes tell the tale in this brilliantly paced story in three parts, highlighting Jon Klassen’s visual comedy and deceptive simplicity. The delicious buildup takes an unexpected turn that is sure to please loyal fans and newcomers alike.

Series: The Hat Trilogy

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    Picture-book lovers will delight in We Found a Hat … it's short on words but long on meaning – Guardian Hold on to your hats! From the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat comes the much-anticipated conclusion to the celebrated hat trilogy. Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks...
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  • We Found a Hat
    A New York Times bestseller! Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, who gives his deadpan finale a surprising twist. Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat... Evoking hilarity and sympathy,...
    By Jon Klassen
    Hardback
    $2700
    Elsewhere:
    $2999
    Available
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  • This Is Not My Hat
    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...
    By Jon Klassen
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    $2600
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  • I Want My Hat Back
    A #1 New York Times bestseller! A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011! 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...
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We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen has been praised for its minimalism and emotional depth, with reviewers noting its stirring conclusion to the hat trilogy. The book blends dry wit with themes of friendship, loyalty, and empathy, while its visual style employs expressive eye movements and a Western-inspired setting. Critics admire the story’s surprising tenderness and harmonious ending, which contrasts with the darker tones of the previous books in the series. Klassen's work is celebrated for creating thoughtful narratives that invite both young and adult readers to reflect and discuss.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763656003

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 437g

Pages: 56

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

About the Author

Jon Klassen is the author-illustrator of I Want My Hat Back, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book, and This Is Not My Hat, winner of the Caldecott Medal. He is the illustrator of two Caldecott Honor books, including Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn, both written by Mac Barnett, as well as House Held Up by Trees, written by Ted Kooser. Originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Jon Klassen now lives in Los Angeles.

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