I Want My Hat Back
By Jon Klassen
Bear’s missing hat sparks a puzzling search—and one clever clue changes everything.
Pageticker community rating
Average score: 4.88
From 25 readers
What do our readers think of I Want My Hat Back? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children find the book funny, especially the repeated questions, distinctive animals and clever twist. Some children also find the ending unsettling because the bear’s revenge is only partly shown and leaves room for dark guesses.
What does the Pageticker team say about I Want My Hat Back?
I Want My Hat is a very humorous read, filled with visual clues and wonderfully awkward conversations. It's amusing how the simple search for a missing hat becomes a sly little mystery. This book is best read aloud with children aged 3 and above.
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What is I Want My Hat Back about?
Bear has lost his beloved hat and is determined to find it! He asks all the animals he meets if they've seen it, but no one seems to know where it is. Just as Bear is about to give up, a clever clue helps him remember what really happened. With simple, witty dialogue and charming illustrations, this funny picture book invites young readers to join in on the joke.
About the author
Jon Klassen is a talented author and illustrator from Canada, best known for his picture books like 'I Want My Hat Back' and 'This Is Not My Hat'. His stories are clever and funny, and his unique drawings bring the characters to life. Jon loves creating books that make readers think and laugh at the same time.
Discussion ideas around I Want My Hat Back
The missing hat: What clues help you work out where Bear’s hat might be, and when do you think Bear should notice them?
Telling the truth: Why might an animal choose not to tell Bear the truth, and what could happen when someone lies about taking something?
Bear’s feelings: How do Bear’s feelings change during his search, and which pictures or words show this best?
A surprising ending: What makes the ending funny, surprising or uncomfortable, and how might different children react to it?
Getting things back: If someone took something important from you, what would be a fair and sensible way to try to get it back?
Pages
40 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2012
First published
2011
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