The Hat
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1997 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Hat

Written & illustrated by Jan Brett

Part of the Hedgie series

A hedgehog's misadventure with a lost stocking leads to unexpected laughter and clever twists.

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34 pages· 498 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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When Lisa's stocking flies off the line, Hedgie the hedgehog finds himself in a prickly predicament. As farm animals gather to mock his new 'hat,' Hedgie must outsmart them all. Meanwhile, Lisa, unaware of the chaos, prepares for winter until she notices her missing stocking. Will Hedgie's cleverness save the day, or will Lisa's search lead to a surprising discovery? Set against a snowy Scandinavian backdrop, this whimsical tale unfolds with humor and charm, inviting readers to join the fun and find out who truly has the last laugh.

From the publisher

When Lisa’s woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes his nose in. He tries to pull it out, but the stocking gets stuck on his prickles - and the fun begins. A mother hen comes by, then a noisy goose, a talkative barn cat, a playful farm dog, a mama pig and her piglets, and a pony. They all laugh at Hedgie, especially when he pretends he’s wearing a new hat. But in the end, it is clever Hedgie who has the last laugh. And where is Lisa when all of this is going on? She’s in the borders, getting ready for winter, until she realizes her stocking is missing and she enters the story to look for it.

At a glance
Format
Pages
34
Words
498
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Board
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about natureBooks about animalsBooks about winterBooks about hedgehogsBooks about Christmas and advent
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
26639
Publication
Published
October 18, 2016
First published
September 29, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Text details
Text set in Bembo.
Illustration details
Airbrush backgrounds by Joseph Hearne.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399547386

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