Klassen, J. (2013). This is no my hat. Somerset, MA: Candlewick Press.
It seems like the oldest
no-no in history – taking someone, or something, else’s things. This
is the premise of This Is Not My Hat. Created for the
youngest of readers, this story simply, but carefully, follows a little fish
after he’s taken something that doesn’t belong to him and to learning a
valuable lesson in life. Author and illustrator Jon Klassen uses color to
delicately create an ominous feeling about what is to befall the little
creature due to his actions. The fish’s story ends with the truth exposing
itself. Life’s truths, or themes, are sometimes difficult for children to
grasp, but this story makes it so simple to do.
Teachers, this simple
story can be used to teach what life lessons are. It may be the
first time a child can become familiar with the word “theme”.
Parents, this is a great
tool to reinforce what happens when children do the wrong thing. This
story is sure to make a child think about his or her actions, regardless if
someone is watching or not.
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