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The Hat Trilogy Books

In order from I Want My Hat Back to We Found a Hat.

The Hat Trilogy series is a set of 3 picture books by Jon Klassen, published between 2011 and 2016. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 40 pages.

I Want My Hat Back
This is Not My Hat
We Found a Hat
I Want My Hat Back
This is Not My Hat
About the series

What's The Hat Trilogy About?

Jon Klassen's three spare, darkly funny picture books about animals who find, want, take, and share hats.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I Want My Hat Back
Sale price
$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

I Want My Hat Back

By Jon Klassen

A rabbit's hat goes missing and they search for it, asking various animals for help.

40 pages· 253 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Summary: A bear's hat is missing, and he's determined to find it. As he politely questions each animal he meets, hope fades until a deer's simple query reignites his memory. With renewed vigor, the bear's search takes a surprising turn. This playful tale, told entirely through dialogue and clever illustrations, invites readers to join in the fun and uncover the truth behind the bear's missing hat.
In reading order

The Hat Trilogy Series

3 books · Published 2011–2016

#1
I Want My Hat Back
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1797

I Want My Hat Back

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A rabbit's hat goes missing and they search for it, asking various animals for help.

#2
This is Not My Hat
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1797

This is Not My Hat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A character steals a hat from a big fish and tries to hide in a dense plant area.

#3
We Found a Hat
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1797

We Found a Hat

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016

Two friends find a hat and must decide what to do with it.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Hat Trilogy series?

There are 3 books in the Hat Trilogy series. It began with I Want My Hat Back in 2011, and the newest book, We Found a Hat, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Hat Trilogy books in?

Start with I Want My Hat Back and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Hat Trilogy books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Hat Trilogy book is the longest?

I Want My Hat Back (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 253 words (40 pages).

Which Hat Trilogy book is the shortest?

We Found a Hat (Book #3) is the shortest at 200 words (48 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring The Hat Trilogy to life.

01

Jon Klassen

Author & Illustrator

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