Kirkus Reviews You know, bears may stand for adults in some way, because they're big, they're ungainly, they're goofy. The Horn Book Indubitably hip, this will find plenty of admirers. Adults and older children will chuckle mordantly at rabbit's sudden disappearance, while young children might actually wonder, with Squirrel, where the rabbit has gone. School Library Journal Klassen's animation and design skills are evident on every page in this sly, subversive tale. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Read aloud, this story will offer many sublime insights into how young readers comprehend an illustrated text that leaves out vital information, and will leave young sleuths reeling with theories about what just happened. Skillful characterizations though they're simply drawn and have little to say, each animal emerges fully realized. The New York Times Deliberately understated, with delectable results. Review Quotes A marvelous book in the true dictionary sense of 'marvel' it is a wonderful and astonishing thing, the kind of book that makes child laugh and adult chuckle, and both smile in appreciation. Available at last in a board book format, this #1 New York Times bestseller is a true modern classic. Have you seen it? Jon Klassen's beloved tale plays out in sly illustrations brimming with visual humor - and winks at us with a wry irreverence that will leave readers of all ages thrilled.

Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across whether they have seen it. Charmingly wicked.' - The New York Times A bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Full color.īook Synopsis 'A wonderful and astonishing thing, the kind of book that makes child laugh and adult chuckle, and both smile in appreciation. This delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, if they have seen it.

The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. About the Book A 'New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011 is now a board book.

I want my hat back animals