Name: We Found a Hat
ISBN: 9780763656003

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Quietly Funny Tension

A deceptively simple hat dilemma unfolds through deadpan humor and sharply timed visual comedy.

Come here for

Two turtles, one hat, and a dilemma with comic tension
Shifting eyes that do some of the storytelling

Expect

A story told in three parts
A surprising turn in a deadpan finale

Book Details

Authors: Jon Klassen
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: October 11, 2016
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Turtle Stories · Stranger Safety
Reading lane: Turtle Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Animal Stories
Funny Stories
Friendship

About This Book

A New York Times bestseller! Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, who gives his deadpan finale a surprising twist. Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat. . . . Evoking hilarity and sympathy, the shifting eyes tell the tale in this brilliantly paced story in three parts, highlighting Jon Klassen’s visual comedy and deceptive simp...

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A New York Times bestseller! Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, who gives his deadpan finale a surprising twist. Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat. . . . Evoking hilarity and sympathy, the shifting eyes tell the tale in this brilliantly paced story in three parts, highlighting Jon Klassen’s visual comedy and deceptive simplicity. The delicious buildup takes an unexpected turn that is sure to please loyal fans and newcomers alike.