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I Want My Hat Back Hardcover – Picture Book, September 27, 2011

by Jon Klassen (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,024 ratings
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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 animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear’s memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor — and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke.
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    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The Hat Trilogy
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    230L
  7. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.39 x 11.31 inches
  8. Publisher
    Candlewick
  9. Publication date
    September 27, 2011
  10. ISBN-10
    0763655988
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0763655983
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Read the first book in the award-winning Hat Trilogy!

"A marvelous book in the true dictionary sense of “marvel": it is a wonderful and astonishing thing, the kind of book that makes child laugh and adult chuckle, and both smile in appreciation. A charmingly wicked little book."

— The New York Times

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Read more from the bestselling author! A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book! Sam and Dave are on a mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they find... nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Here comes a hilarious meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there’s something off somewhere, but you just can’t put your finger on it. An award-winning bestseller! The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. A picture-book delight. The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner! 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 wake up. The hilarious sequel! Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. 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... A #1 New York Times bestseller and multi award-winning title! A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and found a safe haven in an abandoned house. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something, too. Can she save them both?

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A marvelous book in the true dictionary sense of “marvel": it is a wonderful and astonishing thing, the kind of book that makes child laugh and adult chuckle, and both smile in appreciation. A charmingly wicked little book.
—The New York Times

Deliberately understated, with delectable results… Skillful characterizations; though they're simply drawn and have little to say, each animal emerges fully realized.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Read aloud, this story will offer many sublime insights into how young readers comprehend an illustrated text that leaves out vital information, and will leave young sleuths reeling with theories about what just happened.
—School Library Journal

Klassen's animation and design skills are evident on every page in this sly, subversive tale... Adults and older children will chuckle mordantly at rabbit's sudden disappearance, while young children might actually wonder, with Squirrel, where the rabbit has gone.
—The Horn Book

Indubitably hip, this will find plenty of admirers.
—Kirkus Reviews

You know, bears may stand for adults in some way, because they’re big, they’re ungainly, they’re goofy. They’re like most of us grownups. But the bear in this book paws down; he’s got to be the dimmest, most slow-witted, brilliantly stupid bear to come along in years. I really love him.
—NPR Weekend Edition

Four pages into this charmer, every kindergartner will know where the bear’s missing hat is — but they’ll never predict the hilarious revenge he takes on the thief.
—People Magazine

A sly picture book...Young readers and listeners will love being in on the joke, making them appreciate the story's humor even more.
—BookPage

The joy of this book lies in figuring out the explicit plot from the implicit details in the pictures, especially a few wordless ones.
—Chicago Tribune

A coterie of woodland animals is drawn in a minimalistic style and a palette of browns with a splash of red. The dialogue is simple and sly.
—The Boston Globe

This is a familiar picture-book formula with a twist, and the minimalist style Klassen employs with both text and art only emphasizes the humor of the situation....While these design choices and the simplicity and pattern of the text would make this a good choice for beginning readers, it would also make an amusing readaloud or a great little readers’ theater piece.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Read I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen. It’s the most subtle endorsement of murder you’ll ever find.
—GQ.com

This is a must-have for any primary or even intermediate classroom. It’s about inference and being a good reader.
—Huffington Post

About the Author

Jon Klassen created illustrations for the popular series The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film Coraline. His illustrations for Caroline Stutson's Cats Night Out won the Governor General Award in 2010. I Want My Hat Back is the first book he has both written and illustrated. Originally from Niagara Falls, Canada, he lives in Los Angeles.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; First Edition (September 27, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763655988
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763655983
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 230L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.39 x 11.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jon Klassen is a Canadian-born author/illustrator. He has written and illustrated three picture books of his own and illustrated many other author’s texts. His own books are called I Want My Hat Back, This Is Not My Hat and We Found A Hat. Highlights of his illustrated books are Sam & Dave Dig A Hole by Mac Barnett, The Dark by Lemony Snicket, and his latest is The Wolf, The Duck & The Mouse also by Mac Barnett. His books have won a Caldecott medal and two Caldecott honors and other international awards.

He lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and son.

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"I Want My Hat Back" by Jon Klassen is a whimsical journey into the world of a bear in search of his beloved hat. 📚🐻 📖✨ Klassen's brilliantly simple yet hilarious storytelling, paired with the charming illustrations, creates an engaging experience for both kids and adults. The humor is clever, and the unexpected twists make it a joy to read over and over again. This book is a timeless gem that sparks laughter and brings warmth to every reading session. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a whimsical and entertaining story! 🎩🐻🌟
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hats off to joy
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"I Want My Hat Back" by Jon Klassen is a whimsical journey into the world of a bear in search of his beloved hat. 📚🐻 📖✨ Klassen's brilliantly simple yet hilarious storytelling, paired with the charming illustrations, creates an engaging experience for both kids and adults. The humor is clever, and the unexpected twists make it a joy to read over and over again. This book is a timeless gem that sparks laughter and brings warmth to every reading session. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a whimsical and entertaining story! 🎩🐻🌟
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hats off to joy
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
"I Want My Hat Back" by Jon Klassen is a whimsical journey into the world of a bear in search of his beloved hat. 📚🐻 📖✨ Klassen's brilliantly simple yet hilarious storytelling, paired with the charming illustrations, creates an engaging experience for both kids and adults. The humor is clever, and the unexpected twists make it a joy to read over and over again. This book is a timeless gem that sparks laughter and brings warmth to every reading session. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a whimsical and entertaining story! 🎩🐻🌟
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ARJAN DE KOCK
5.0 out of 5 stars love the illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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cute illustrations and funny story - one of our favorites
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Katie Binzer
5.0 out of 5 stars Son’s favorite book
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
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This is an excellent book that is just challenging enough for the kindergarten level. It is funny and memorable!
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Alexandra H
5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
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A very funny cute kids book. Unfortunately I didn’t realize the bear eats the rabbit and then got sad!
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D. Oehrke
5.0 out of 5 stars life is a quest....sometimes for a hat
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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Stumbled across this book while on vacation and donated a copy to our local library. I find the cover image downright sinister.....love it!
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Kiera
5.0 out of 5 stars ending had me gagged
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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I (mother, 27) enjoyed this much more than my 7 month old daughter.

Spoiler! Spoiler!

He got his hat back… but at what cost?
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4.0 out of 5 stars 6mo-1yr
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023
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The reading age of 2-6 is appropriate if the child is reading, but if you're looking for a book to read to your child, this would fall into the 6mo-1yr range imo. It's a sweet book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So cute
Reviewed in Brazil on May 20, 2023
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Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Across the life span pure fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2024
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This book is a gem! My granddaughter loves it. She is only 2.5 years old and requests it every time we sit to do some reading.
The embedded story for grown ups is as magical.
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megha kaushik
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the best most surprising little book !.
Reviewed in India on July 23, 2021
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A family favourite and one that i think will be enjoyed by kids for many years to come.
Each of the characters is brought to life so brilliantly.
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H. Dacian
5.0 out of 5 stars my daughter just loves it
Reviewed in Germany on May 17, 2021
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I have to read this several times sometimes each night.
I don't know why she lives it since the bear is eating the rabbit in the end.
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Marina
5.0 out of 5 stars Historia divertida, ilustraciones muy bonitas
Reviewed in Spain on March 30, 2019
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Lo compré para el peque de la casa, de año y medio, y le encata. El primer día pidió que se lo contáramos tres veces seguidas y desde entonces que lo mira y explica solito. La historia es muy divertida.
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