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I love this Caldecott so much! The story is narrated by a small fish who stole a hat from a big fish. The small fish rambles hilariously on about how the big fish would never find out where the hat was even if he did notice it was gone. The little fish runs into a little crab who swears to be quiet about where he is going. He speaks about how the hat fits him better anyway then finally gets to where the plants are big, tall, and close together so he can be hidden. Little does he know the crab sold him out and the big fish is actually right behind him. The illustrations show the parts about the big fish and crab with no words. It was fun to read knowing that the little fish was so confident in thinking he was getting away with it! Books like this one really show how easily illustrations can tell a story even better than the words. This book would be a really fun way of learning about stealing. I remember in elementary school kids would steal things out of each other's desks and they would always be caught with what they stole and have to give it back. There is a lesson to be learned and that is you cannot get away with everything! Klassen, J. (2012). This is not my hat (1st ed.). Somerville, Mass.: Candlewick Press.
This is Not my Hat, is about a little fish who steals a hat and likes it. He goes around the sea finding other animals telling them that it is not his hat but he likes wearing it anyway. As he goes about he is being chased by another fish who the hat belongs to. Eventually the little fish is eaten by the bigger fish and suffers the consequences of his actions. This book playfully shows readers the importance of respecting others and doing right by others. It shows young readers that stealing is not okay.
Excellent and funny children's books for looking at inference within the pictures.
This book is an excellent example of why picture books are the best type of book.
Interesting story on why you shouldn't steal from others.