by JonKlassen (Author)
This is a picture book debut by a rising talent that tells a cumulative tale with a cheeky twist, aided by graphically simple, and truly hilarious, illustrations. The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as it he begins to lose hope, lying flat on his back in despair, a deer comes by and asks a rather obvious question that suddenly sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this quirky take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humour and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke. This title features an exciting new author/illustrator talent, previously an artist for Dreamworks Feature Animation. It's subversive humour sure to please children and adults. It is perfect as a read aloud.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Publisher: Walker
Published: 06 Oct 2011
ISBN 10: 1406336831
ISBN 13: 9781406336832
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Prizes: Shortlisted for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013 and Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Picture Books Category 2012.