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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
Clever way to teach a lesson on consequences and justification.
This is one of my all time favorite read aloud a for K-1. It is so fun to watch the characters chase each other across the pages. The writing is simple enough that many students can read along. It is also a great platform to discuss the topic of stealing.
One of my favorite student responses, "That hat really does look better on him." Lol.
One of my favorite student responses, "That hat really does look better on him." Lol.
This was fucking hilarious! The juxtaposition between the words and the look on the big fish’s face is priceless. This book carries on the traits of a darkly humorous plot and cool colored earth tone illustrations from book one. I can’t wait for the next book!
Not nearly as funny as the first one.
This book has the same feeling as jokes get when your five year old tells them to you for the 10th time. It was funny and cute the first time. Now, it's time for a new schtick.
This book has the same feeling as jokes get when your five year old tells them to you for the 10th time. It was funny and cute the first time. Now, it's time for a new schtick.
[b:I Want My Hat Back|11233988|I Want My Hat Back|Jon Klassen|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327888784s/11233988.jpg|16160067]: the revenge. Cool art, but not as shocking as it should be if you've already read the first one.
Clever and cute, but essentially the events of [b:I Want My Hat Back|11233988|I Want My Hat Back|Jon Klassen|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327888784s/11233988.jpg|16160067] told from the thief's point of view. The fish's rationalization of his theft and insistence that he was going to get away with his crime are amusing and very true to human behavior.
This makes me laugh, the first is my favourite though. Kids love it.
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This Is Not My Hat has a very simple storyline: A tiny fish has stolen a big fish's hat. He (or she? It can fit any reader!) is swimming towards the plants that grow close together to hide, while unknown to him or her, the big fish follows. In the end, the big fish has his hat back and the little fish is not seen again.
I like the way that the little thief sounds calm and collected about stealing the big fish's hat, when in fact he is really quite nervous, simply trying to convince himself otherwise. I think that the gorgeous illustrations lend to this almost secretly sinister feelings; the black background and the earthy tones lend this quality (as well as the expressive eyes!). It's truly art, even in its simplicity. As with Klassen's similar book, I Want My Hat Back, I am still left a little startled and disturbed by the end; has the thief been eaten?! I really do love these two books, but the end always sorta destroys it for me. There's certainly no moral of forgiveness here!
I like the way that the little thief sounds calm and collected about stealing the big fish's hat, when in fact he is really quite nervous, simply trying to convince himself otherwise. I think that the gorgeous illustrations lend to this almost secretly sinister feelings; the black background and the earthy tones lend this quality (as well as the expressive eyes!). It's truly art, even in its simplicity. As with Klassen's similar book, I Want My Hat Back, I am still left a little startled and disturbed by the end; has the thief been eaten?! I really do love these two books, but the end always sorta destroys it for me. There's certainly no moral of forgiveness here!