This Is Not My Hat
by Jon Klassen · first published 2001
100% recommend
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up. And even if he does, it’s not like he’ll ever know what happened.... A picture-book morality play about rationalizing dishonesty.
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…including in appreciation of Carle's work. Despite the simple language, there's a sophistication and depth to the best children's books that mediocre ones lack. My favorite to read to my little guys is _This is Not My Hat_ by Jon Klassen, which is one of the funniest, most subtle ones we've come across.
on “Eric Carle has died” ↗Mostly kids books. These stood out - I've read each of these at least 30 times. This is not my hat: http://www.amazon.com/This-Is-Not-My-Hat/dp/0763655996 Smelly Louie: http://www.amazon.com/Smelly-Louie-Catherine-Rayner/dp/14472... WOLVES: http://www.amazon.com/Wolves-Emily-Gravett/dp/1405053623/…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2015?” ↗"This is not my hat": https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Not-Hat-Jon-Klassen/dp/1406353... The humour is subversive, the illustration is lovely, and these ("This is not my hat" is another) are great books for younger children.…
on “Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift?” ↗Still mostly reading childrens books. This is not my hat: https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Not-Hat-Jon-Klassen/dp/1406353... Black dog: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Dog-Levi-Pinfold/dp/184877052... FArTHER: https://www.amazon.co.uk/FArTHER-Grahame-Baker-Smith/dp/1848...…
on “Ask HN: What good books have you read in 2016?” ↗Here are a few of my suggestions. Picture books for young children- We really enjoyed I Want My Hat Back, This Is Not My Hat, and "Sam and Dave Dig a Hole" written by Jon Klassen and illustrated by Mac Bennet. https://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Read-Aloud-Award-Picture-Book... https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Not-Hat-Jon-Klassen/dp/1406353...…
on “Ask HN: What are some great books for children?” ↗As a father of young kids, I cannot recommend John Klassen's "Hat" picture books enough: I Want My Hat Back This Is Not My Hat We Found A Hat The Rock From The Sky They're beautiful exercises in minimal, precision watercolor. They're written with delightful economy, and have a rather Dahlian sense of justice and consequences.…
on “Hundreds of changes made to latest editions of Roald Dahl's books” ↗Jon Klassen is great! Simple yet beautiful art and stories that are fun for both the parents and the kids. I love the final line of This Is Not My Hat, which works on two levels: "Nobody will ever find me."
on “Eric Carle has died” ↗