THIS IS NOT MY HAT

Klassen, J. (2012). This is not my hat. New York: Candlewick Press.

A small fish decided to steal a hat from a much bigger sleeping fish.  He convinces himself that he has done no wrong because the hat fits him perfectly.  The little fish swims to and hides in an area with tall, tall grass where he believes he will never be found.  He doesn't realize that the big fish is on his tail and will get his hat back.

I enjoy seeing the subtle changes in the eyes of the fish to distinguish their expressions.
This is good book to use when discussing taking things that don't belong to you.  The little fish make excuses as to why it was ok to take the hat.  Was it?  Will he get caught?





This Is Not My Hat read aloud