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I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen (view source)
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|summary=An amusing and quirky tale of a bear trying to get his hat back. The pared-down nature works very well in the right hands, but a mundane reader would make it a weaker book than other similar picture books. There's still plenty to enjoy.
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The poor bear has lost his hat. He wants it back. As with all bears, he's a bit of a surly ol' thing. His pointy red hat is about the only thing that puts a smile on his face, and he just can't find it. The fox and frog don't know where it is, the rabbit is evasive, and the tortoise is more interested in climbing a rock. How will the bear ever find his hat? Poor bear.
''I Want My Hat Back'' is a beautifully pared back picture book. The text is sparse, with a strong sense of repetition throughout. The humour isn't hammered home, but there's plenty of scope for the reader to play it up, and give the devious rabbit a sneaky voice. The cut-down nature of the tale can be either a strength or a weakness. In the right hands, with plenty of silly voices, it's a deliciously funny story, with a devilish twist. However, if the reader is lacking flair, then the fact that it's speech only limits what they can get their teeth stuck into. You, I'm sure, will be able to let it shine.