I Want My Hat Back

This book (and the other two in the series) are my absolute favorite to read to the kids in my life. They can be a little dark, but if kids aren't ready for it then it isn't obvious. I love the illustrations.

"I Want My Hat Back" by Jon Klassen is a whimsical journey into the world of a bear in search of his beloved hat. 📚🐻 📖✨ Klassen's brilliantly simple yet hilarious storytelling, paired with the charming illustrations, creates an engaging experience for both kids and adults. The humor is clever, and the unexpected twists make it a joy to read over and over again. This book is a timeless gem that sparks laughter and brings warmth to every reading session. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a whimsical and entertaining story! 🎩🐻🌟

Pretty funny my son has act to reread it three times already 🤣

Kids love it. Great book for doing different voices for all of the animals when you read it to them.

One of the greatest read aloud books you can get.

This book is just hysterical. My husband and I fell in love with it and after years of borrowing them from the library we finally sucked it up and bought it (it's kind of expensive as far as children's books go). Our daughter is 3 now but we started reading it to her when she was 1.5. It's nice because this is one of those books that seems super simple and like it might get old fast but it just doesn't. Each time you read it, you see or think of something new. And for some reason kids are enthralled with it. We have gotten soooo many laughs out of this book. The funny thing is, I normally do not buy books with themes where someone is stealing something--and to be honest, some of Klassen's other books do not sit well with me, as I find them too naughty or cynical and don't particularly think they are appropriate. But this one is great even though it is a bit sinister. Somehow when you read it, it just reads very innocently. The illustrations are outstanding--simple yet detailed and witty. They go perfectly with the story. This is one of those books that is as much fun for the parent to read as the kid. Go for it!

I got this for my daughters based on a recommendation from Brett McKay of the Art of Manliness website -- he loves reading it to his son, and they both enjoy it immensely. The story is simple and somewhat repetitive, great for younger readers or reading out loud to children who are still learning. The simple water color illustrations are charming, too. I enjoy reading it to my daughters, especially since after the first couple times through you can really put some inflection and characterization into the dialog.

I was shocked to find that this book had a single review that's less than 5 stars. Then I read a few of those reviews, and realized that they were all from 1-star parents, appalled that their 4 year old could be exposed to the idea that if you steal and lie, bad things actually can happen to you. And if you're stealing from a giant bear, those bad things might be violent. So, fair warning... DO NOT buy this book if: You are an overprotective helicopter parent who is raising a complete wiener of a child, preparing them to exist only in an idealistic fantasy world that has never existed and will never exist, no matter how many indignant letters you write to the school board demanding that all playgrounds be wrapped in locally-sourced holistic-pediatrician-approved hypoallergenic foam bumpers. Instead, drive around at 5 mph under the speed limit with your child in the back seat of your Prius, playing him or her the audiobook version of "You Are Special And Perfect And If Anything Even Remotely Bad Ever Happens To You (Which It Surely Won't) I Will Sue Whomever I Feel Is Responsible, So You Just Keep Indulging Your Every Whim, And I'll Keep Figuratively Breast Feeding You Well Into Your Thirties, When You Still Live In Our Basement". It got a great review in the New York Times. DO buy this book if you want an exquisitely illustrated story, told concisely and poetically, with the perfect amount of Edward-Gorey-esque grownup reality, humor, and quiet subtleties that will help make your kids awesome individuals.

Très mignon, très beau, très doux. A offrir les yeux fermés. Les miens ont aimés lorsqu'ils avaient moins de 7 ans, maintenant, ils accrochent moins.

A family favourite and one that i think will be enjoyed by kids for many years to come. Each of the characters is brought to life so brilliantly.

Habe es für den Englischunterricht genutzt, um neue Frage-Antwort-Phrasen einzuführen (Have you seen my...?). Die Schülerinnen und Schüler (4. Klasse) haben es sehr gut angenommen und sich köstlich amüsiert.

“My hat is gone. I want it back” 帽子を無くしたクマさん、“Have you seen my hat?” と様々な動物達に声をかけながら、帽子を探す旅に出ます。その結末は意外なところにあり、かつちょっと残酷。 6歳5歳の、英語絵本での寝かしつけのつもりが、意外な結末にこども達も大興奮、すっかり目が覚めてしまいました。あれが伏線だったのか！と何度読み返しても面白い作品です。 英語的にはHaveを使った現在完了形の疑問形、否定形などが学べます。この本を読んだ後に「Have you seen my 」と言って探すごっこをして表現を定着させると良いです。

Ho acquistato I Want My Hat Back in lingua inglese e devo dire che è stata una scelta azzeccata. Il libro è davvero divertente: fa sorridere grandi e piccoli con un umorismo semplice ma molto intelligente. Le illustrazioni sono minimaliste, essenziali, ma proprio per questo funzionano benissimo. Nella loro semplicità riescono a rendere perfettamente le espressioni e le situazioni, dando grande forza alla storia senza bisogno di troppi dettagli. La lettura è scorrevole e il testo in inglese è chiaro, quindi adatto anche a chi vuole avvicinare i bambini alla lingua o leggerlo insieme a loro. L’unica cosa su cui resto un po’ incerta è il finale: è volutamente particolare e ironico, ma non so se sia sempre un esempio perfetto per i più piccoli. Detto questo, è proprio quel tipo di finale che rende il libro originale e memorabile.