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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
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!
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
I prefer the first book but this is also quite delightful.
Zeke just read this to us and we all loved it -- especially the end! It was really fun to hear him stop and think aloud, too. The reading teacher in me was overjoyed.
Este lo leí digital, pero creo que hubiera sido mejor el audio. Este trata de la seguridad en salirse con hacer algo malo y lo voluble que es. También bastante dark.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Wonderful, a slight dark humor that definitely highlights that it's not good to steal. Love it.
Hilarious! Again, this author has the best children's books. They're smart, clever, funny, and the artwork is one of my favorites I've seen in any children's book. The ending had me almost crying I was laughing so hard.
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced