![]() ![]() Jon Klassen's illustrations are intriguing. You, I'm sure, will be able to let it shine. However, if the reader is lacking flair, then the fact that it's speech only limits what they can get their teeth stuck into. In the right hands, with plenty of silly voices, it's a deliciously funny story, with a devilish twist. The cut-down nature of the tale can be either a strength or a weakness. ![]() 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 text is sparse, with a strong sense of repetition throughout. I Want My Hat Back is a beautifully pared back picture book. How will the bear ever find his hat? Poor bear. The fox and frog don't know where it is, the rabbit is evasive, and the tortoise is more interested in climbing a rock. ![]() His pointy red hat is about the only thing that puts a smile on his face, and he just can't find it. As with all bears, he's a bit of a surly ol' thing. Longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013 ![]()
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