We Found a Hat
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

We Found a Hat

Written & illustrated by Jon Klassen

Book #3 in the The Hat Trilogy series

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

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48 pages· 200 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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In a desert, two turtles stumble upon a single hat that suits them both perfectly. With fairness in mind, they agree to leave it behind. But as night falls, temptation stirs, and one turtle's resolve wavers. Will friendship or desire prevail? This whimsical tale unfolds with humor and unexpected twists, capturing the essence of choice and consequence.

From the publisher

Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, who gives his deadpan finale a surprising twist.

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. . . . Evoking hilarity and sympathy, the shifting eyes tell the tale in this brilliantly paced story in three parts, highlighting Jon Klassen’s visual comedy and deceptive simplicity. The delicious buildup takes an unexpected turn that is sure to please loyal fans and newcomers alike.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
200
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
280L
Themes & topics
Books about lost and found possessionsBooks about turtles and tortoisesBooks about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about hats
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.3
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
October 11, 2016
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
This book was typeset in New Century Schoolbook
Illustration details
The illustrations were created digitally and with powdered graphite.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763656003

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