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msmilevska's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
ctoca's review
4.0
This is a fantastic picture book mystery for young kids!
From Jon Klassen, this book is a precursor to "This is Not My Hat." These books have become very popular with kids due to the fact that the text and pictures tell different stories. In "I Want My Hat Back," the reader is able to spot the bear's hat before the bear realizes who took it. This brings in a fun element for kids. The book also has fantastic pictures illustrated by Klassen himself. The pictures are simple, but gorgeous and fun. They bring an element of personification and personality to the characters in the story.
The bear is the main character in the book. The story opens with the bear claiming that his hat is gone, and he wants it back. It goes on to show the bear asking multiple other animals if they've seen his hat, to no avail. At the end, after every other animal has said that they haven't seen his hat, the bear realizes that he knows who has it.
This is a great book for beginning readers. It's not too difficult, but it's interesting and fun and can draw attention and make kids enjoy reading.
From Jon Klassen, this book is a precursor to "This is Not My Hat." These books have become very popular with kids due to the fact that the text and pictures tell different stories. In "I Want My Hat Back," the reader is able to spot the bear's hat before the bear realizes who took it. This brings in a fun element for kids. The book also has fantastic pictures illustrated by Klassen himself. The pictures are simple, but gorgeous and fun. They bring an element of personification and personality to the characters in the story.
The bear is the main character in the book. The story opens with the bear claiming that his hat is gone, and he wants it back. It goes on to show the bear asking multiple other animals if they've seen his hat, to no avail. At the end, after every other animal has said that they haven't seen his hat, the bear realizes that he knows who has it.
This is a great book for beginning readers. It's not too difficult, but it's interesting and fun and can draw attention and make kids enjoy reading.
ashmanzer's review
5.0
Jon Klassen's hat books are probably my favorite picture books right now. I cannot wait for the third and final one to come out in October!
_lish_'s review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
haemelle's review
5.0
It starts out as a simple quest to find the bear’s hat amongst other wildlife. When it realized who stole the hat a little late, the expression and red color tint got me good. Couldn’t stop laughing. For such a minimalistic watercolor style, the expressions were everything. It’s the deadpan kind of humor that I think both kids and adults will enjoy.
grimcow's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ksilvennoinen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
snorkgurl's review
5.0
Simple, effective, hilarious, amazing artwork that inspires me as an illustrator!