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This illustrations in this book are very simple but still have a lasting impact on the story being told. The text in this picture book tells you one story while the illustrations tell you a completely other story. The small fish steals the big fish's hat while he was sleeping. However the big fish is really awake and sees him take it. The whole time through the book the small fish thinks he is going to get away with it but in reality the big fish knows he took it. This book would be a good book to bring into the classroom because it shows the complexity of picture books to children. It also teaches the students a lesson to not steal and to just try to do the right thing because eventually the truth will come out.
This is Not My Hat by John Klassen is great book about a little fish that snatches a hat from atop a large sleeping fish’s head. The story is told from the little fish’s perspective, who thinks he has gotten away with the stolen hat and will not be found. The pictures of this book however show a different story. As the little fish confidently states that the crab that spotted him will not give away his whereabouts the illustration shows the crab pointing the bigger fish in the little crooks direction. As the little fish hides in the tall thick plants he is sure the big fish will not find him but the illustrations then show the big fish swimming back with his hat.
This book amuses me far too much for its genre but my son (3.5) was not impressed so 3 stars only.
Klassen's books are always so hilarious and devious, but cute... fun to read at bedtime.
A great children's book with fun illustrations that adults will love as well.