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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The Magic Hat
By Mem Fox, Tricia Tusa (Illustrator)
A magic hat transforms townsfolk into animals, but a wizard's arrival changes everything.
32 pages· 268 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A magic hat appears, turning townsfolk into giant animals, sparking joy and chaos. But when a mysterious wizard arrives, the enchanting fun might take a darker twist. What will happen next?
From the publisher
One fine day, from out of town–and without any warning at all–a magic hat appears in the sky. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands. Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant playful animals. And then a wizard arrives. . . . With irresistible rhyming language and bright, whimsical illustrations, this perfect read-aloud by internationally acclaimed author Mem Fox will weave its way into the hearts of young children everywhere.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 268
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD590L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 57736
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Harcourt Children's Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780152010256
- LCCN
- 2001001957
- OCLC
- 46777374
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