Like klassen s very funny and muchpraised i want my hat back, this story involves a hat theft. Dec 02, 2012 jon klassens next hat book is not a sequel. Look below for some fascinating examples from several of his books. A tiny minnow wearing a pale blue bowler hat has a thing or two up his fins in this underwater lightondark chase scene. Jon klassen garnered critical acclaim for his wickedly amusing debut picture book, i want my hat back 2011. Visual humor swims to the fore as the bestselling jon klassen follows his breakout debut with another deadpan funny tale. We found a hat is a surprisingly nuanced exploration of friendship, bargaining and millinery. I think the best way to tell you about i want my hat back is to describe my familys reaction to it. Not since andy warhol walked through the canned goods aisle has an artist squeezed so much out of a single object.
January 26, 20 written and illustrated by jon klassen, this is. I want my hat back by jon klassen i want my hat back by jon klassen is a funny picture book that promotes manners, cause and effect, honesty and integrity. With we found a hat, klassen takes readers to the west, with brown, gray, orange and inky green desert tones tracking the time of day. The little fish is sure hell get away with it, but trouble follows close behind. Pdf this is not my hat download full pdf book download. Two turtles have found one hat, but the hat looks good on both of them. I prefer i want my hat back because i like doing the different animal voices. Gurgle another funny tale from bestselling jon klassen womans way one of the funniest books of the year spectator a terrific story francesca simon s magazine winsome tale of rough justice sunday telegraph jon klassens classy formalised illustrations, with their. Founded in 1924 by bertha mahony to herald the best in childrens literature, more than eightyfive years later, we are still following her lead. He is the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, including sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett, as well as house held up by trees, written by ted kooser. The main event in the book is a little fish stealing a big fishs hat.
This is not my hat introduces readers to a new cast of animal characters and a new hat. This is not my hat basic information written by jon klassen illustrated by jon klassen published by candlewick press 20 winner of the caldecott medal 3. The story, art and lessons within both great for ages 2 and up since this is when kids are most klepto. Oct 09, 2012 jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. The story is told through the unreliable narration of a little fish, who has stolen a hat from a big fish and how the big fish reacts to the theft. This is not my hat is a companion piece to jon klassens earlier i want my hat back, only it takes place underwater instead of in a forest. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book, and this is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal.
Please note that even though i do indeed both realise and understand that jon klassen s this is not my hat won the 20 caldecott medal, i personally have really not enjoyed either the text or the accompanying illustrations and i am actually not even managing to be able to appreciate them all that much on some academic, esoteric level. This is not my hat can be used to teach point of view. From the kate greenawaywinning creator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat comes the muchanticipated conclusion to the celebrated hat. Jon klassen has won the kate greenaway medal 2014 with his book this is not my hat. Dec 09, 2016 beloved childrens book author and illustrator jon klassen explores this disorienting paradox with great subtlety, simplicity, and sensitivity in we found a hat public library the conclusion of his celebrated hat trilogy, following i want my hat back 2011 and this is not my hat. I want my hat back, a 2012 theodor seuss geisel honor book, tells the story of a bear who has lost his hat and is determined to find it. Jun 23, 2014 jon klassen has won the kate greenaway medal 2014 with his book this is not my hat. Hold on to all of your hats at once for this special collection of jon klassen s celebrated hat trilogy. Teachers can discuss how the story might change if it was not told from the thiefs point of view. Shop amongst our popular books, including 45, pax, i am canada and more from jon klassen.
The 20 caldecott medal winner is this is not my hat, written and illustrated by jon klassen, published by candlewick press. Friday 15th may 2020 one of hiphops most consistent mcs. I knew it, i knew it, i knew it, i knew it, i knew it. From the creator of the bestselling i want my hat back and sam and dave dig a hole comes the story of a tiny fish who proudly wears a blue hat. Jon klassens hat trilogy allows readers to think about literary components such as authors craft, character traits, and text features and to use reading. Jon klassen s deliciously deadpan hat tales continue to surprise and delight readers of all ages, and they are all now available in one impeccably designed boxed set along with a free frameable print. Its slyly funny as it pits an overconfident little fish who thinks he wont get caught against the big fish whose hat he stole. Bear has lost his favorite hat and searches the forest, politely asking different animals he encounters if they have seen it. Winner of the caldecott medal and kate greenaway medal 2014. I want my hat back by jon klassen classroom and teaching. He is also well known for his 2011 picture book i want my hat back.
Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content help help, opens a new window. I want my hat back is the first book he has both written and illustrated. I want my hat back this is not my hat we found a hat. This kit for jon klassen enthusiasts everywhere features all your favorite hat obsessed, shiftyeyed animals in fun activities, from drawing to mazes. The multiple awardwinning and bestselling jon klassen presents the final tale in his acclaimed and bestselling hat trilogy, giving his deadpan finale a surprising new twisthold on to your hats. Jon klassen is a writer and illustrator of childrens books. This is not my hat download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Oct 25, 2016 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. Klassen illustrated the book himself with simple drawings using a monochromatic color scheme that works well with the story. Beloved childrens book author and illustrator jon klassen explores this disorienting paradox with great subtlety, simplicity, and sensitivity in we found a hat public library the conclusion of his celebrated hat trilogy, following i want my hat back 2011 and this is not my hat.
In the justreleased and last book of his hat series, jon klassens wit shines. Jul 09, 20 color this is not my hat is about theft and stealth, so it makes sense that the book is illustrated in dark colors. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor generals award in 2010. Mar 25, 2017 this is not my hat is a companion piece to jon klassen s earlier i want my hat back, only it takes place underwater instead of in a forest. Mac barnett and jon klassen have worked together to make some of the most indelible picture books of the last decade. Additionally, while it is not explicitly stated, the illustrations suggest that the big fish finds the little fish, eats the little fish, and takes back. The ontarioborn authorillustrator follows up that success with another sly tale that will have children and adults clamouring for more. Additionally, while it is not explicitly stated, the illustrations suggest that the big fish finds the little fish, eats the little fish, and takes back the hat. Colby sat down with the duo at the ncte conference to discuss their work and how they make books together. I want my hat back, by jon klassen candlewick press, 2011 posted on august 23, 20 by rosemary kiladitis. This is not my hat by jon klassen school library bookworm. Jon klassen strikes gold again with this hilarious followup to i want my hat back. He won the 20 caldecott medal for illustration, recognizing this is not my hat, which he also wrote. This guide consists of discussion questions and classroom extension activities that can be used when reading, teaching, or discussing i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat together or individually.
Fans of jon klassens awardwinning i want my hat back 2011 will be happy to have another lowkey but subversively funny adventure involving a wild creature and a hat. Celebrated author, illustrator and caldecott award winner not to mention red cap cards artist, jon is a master at creating tension and story arcs with very subtle details in his art work. When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue top hat which happens to fit him perfectly, trouble could be following close behind. Jon klassen i want my hat back pdf, i want my hat back is a breath of fresh airunderstated and exquisite in its illustration, story, typography, and design. This picture books plot is about a little fishs hat heist. The minimalist illustrations tell so much, with the doomed reality often in contrast with the little fishs overconfident narration. In july i spoke with caldecott and greenaway medal winner jon klassen this is not my hat about his most recent project, a collaboration with writer and longtime friend mac barnett called sam and dave dig a hole. He also illustrated mac barnetts extra yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline.
Klassen uses natural colors, mostly tan, brown, and grey. Like klassens very funny and muchpraised i want my hat back, this story involves a hat theft. This is not my hat by jon klassen 9781406353433 dymocks. As in i want my hat back and the caldecottwinning this is not my hat, the wording is bold and limited on each page, making it easy to follow when read aloud. Sep 24, 2012 this is not my hat does not begin where i want my hat back ends, but it is an alternative expression of a similar concept. While this is not my hat seems like a super simple picture book, about three pages into the book the reader will realize that the illustrations do not match the little fishs narration. From the creator of the bestselling and awardwinning i want my hat back comes a second wry tale. In this darkly humorous tale, a tiny fish knows its wrong to steal a hat. He is also the illustrator of caroline stutsons cats night out, winner of the prestigious governor generals award for illustration. I then went on to summarize the book in five lines. This is not my hat is about a small fish who steals a hat and feels he will get away with it, little does he know the owner of the hat is on his trail and wants his hat back. This is not my hat book columbus metropolitan library.
In this is not my hat, a tiny fish tells the reader on the first page that he is a thief. He uses short declarative sentences to tell the story and deliver the moral in a direct and quite humorous way, though the reader should appreciate dry humor. Jon klassens hat trilogy allows readers to think about literary components such as authors craft, character traits, and. This is not my hat wins caldecott medal for picture book artistry.
His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor general award in 2010. The blue bowler hat on his head belongs to a much bigger fish. I vividly remember standing at the candlewick press booth back in april and finally holding this longawaited story from jon klassen. Jon klassen has worked as an illustrator for feature animated films. January 26, 20 written and illustrated by jon klassen, this is not my hat tells the story of a little fish on the run. This is not my hat by john klassen raises philosophical questions relating to stealing, punishment, lying, and trust.
He believes that no one will ever be able to catch him in the act, but the illustrations say other. After the countless discussions and debates i have participated in over i want my hat back, i was beyond ecstatic to be holding this is not my hat. Sep 01, 2014 a sneaky fish learns a lesson in crime and punishment in the bestselling, multiple awardwinning sequel to i want my hat back. Problem is, trouble could be following close behind. Buy this is not my hat by jon klassen with free delivery. Oct 09, 2012 parents need to know that 20 caldecott medal winner this is not my hat is the followup but not a sequel to jon klassen s awardwinning i want my hat back. This book, like i want my hat back, has a desaturated and limited color palette. I thought it was so awesome that the authors words did not match the illustrations and force the students to use their critical thinking skills and make predictions. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. Starring a unique cast of animals in humorous situations, these awardwinning books are certain to grab childrens attention, allowing opportunities for deep discussions and enriching any curriculum. 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.
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper which happens to fit him perfectly, trouble could be following close behind. This is not my hat is a 2012 childrens picture book by the author and illustrator jon klassen. Jon was also shortlisted for his illustrations of the dark, which he created in collaboration with lemony snicket. Style the style in this book was very difficult to determine because it did not clearly fit into any category. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This is not my hat, a little fish steals a hat from a big fish. It is a thematic followup to i want my hat back and was meant to be a more literal sequel until klassen took a suggestion to change which animals. Just as he begins to despair ever seeing his hat again, deer comes by. Is there anything more important than a hat jon klassen s hat trilogy activity kit hc. The horn book magazine and the horn book guide are the most distinguished journals in the field of childrens and young adult literature and the core of our company. Please note that even though i do indeed both realise and understand that jon klassens this is not my hat won the 20 caldecott medal, i personally have really not enjoyed either the text or the accompanying illustrations and i am actually not even managing to be able to appreciate them all that much on some academic, esoteric level.
The background is black on every page, except where the text is written. The lighter colors of the fish, immediately grab the readers attention. But here, the black and white helps tell this stark story. In fact, perhaps an extension activity could be to have students rewrite the story from the big fishs point of view or from the crabs, the innocent bystander, point of view. Here is a 100% complete summary of this is not my hat. I ran my hand over the cover and took a breath before i actually opened the.
323 847 11 177 35 1350 330 178 191 465 879 765 1640 865 1030 1071 823 1015 1452 895 1625 186 949 726 1227 626 263 77 1593 910 191 1187 802 917 1204 1263 18 651 75 1017 46