A bear’s hat has disappeared, and he wants it back. In I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, a simple search becomes a wonderfully sly story, filled with polite questions, expressive animals and visual humour.
Patiently, the bear asks each animal he meets whether they have seen his missing hat. Nobody seems able to help. But as the conversations unfold, readers have a chance to look closely at the illustrations and consider what the bear might have missed.
Klassen’s distinctive storytelling brings together understated words and pictures that reward attention. The humour offers something for children and adults to enjoy together, making this a lively choice for shared reading. Its mischievous edge gives the familiar lost-and-found premise an unexpected turn.
Now available in board book format, this number-one New York Times bestseller brings the much-loved tale to another generation of readers. Read it aloud, pause over the characters’ expressions and invite your child to join the search. Returning to the story offers another opportunity to notice how the pictures help tell it.
For a thoughtful gift, pair I Want My Hat Back with a bear soft toy or a handwritten message. It’s a characterful addition to a family bookshelf, especially for those who enjoy stories with dry wit and a little wicked humour.
Key Features
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Written and illustrated by Jon Klassen
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Board book edition
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Number-one New York Times bestseller
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Follows a bear searching for his missing hat
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Expressive illustrations filled with visual humour
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Wry, mischievous storytelling for shared reading
Product Details
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Vendor: Hardie Grant
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Title: I Want My Hat Back
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Author & Illustrator: Jon Klassen
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Format: Board book
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Main Character: Bear
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Themes: A missing hat, searching and animal encounters
Why You’ll Love It
The polite dialogue and sly illustrations work together beautifully, giving children and adults plenty to notice—and laugh about—during repeat readings.
Reading & Gifting
Read aloud together and pause to examine the animals’ expressions as the bear searches. Pair with a bear soft toy for a playful book-and-toy gift.
