Book Overview
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011 A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. 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 the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor -- and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0763655988
ISBN13:9780763655983
Release Date:September 2011
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.1" x 11.0"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Related Subjects
Animals Bears Children's Children's Books Growing Up & Facts of Life Humor Humor & EntertainmentCustomer Reviews
6 ratings
Funny book
Published by HomeschoolMom , 1 year ago
My girls don’t read too much into it. They think it’s a funny book. Book was in good condition.
He who laughs, lasts.
Published by Kay , 1 year ago
Encourages sense of humor, but based off some negative reviews, I suppose common sense is necessary too. I understand what other reviewers are saying regarding the morals of stealing and lying in this book. As a conscientious parent who screens books before reading them to my 3 and 5 yr olds, this book is well written and illustrated TO BE silly and humorous. Jon Klassen had a simplistic way of story telling that entertains all ages. I imagine any adult reading this book to their children could easily elaborate on the moral issues of bears sometimes eating rabbits… especially stealing and lying ones. This is not intended to be a character building story. Or maybe it could be, bc stealing and lying can get you eaten up. Nonetheless, my littles laughed. How wonderful it is to hear their giggles when they understand a punch line and grow their funny bone.
This book is hilarious!
Published by Kia D. , 3 years ago
This book is one that grows with your kids in the humor. Adults laugh right alongside the kids
Bad moral, waste of reading time
Published by Momoffour , 4 years ago
I guess the author intended for the simple language to be comical and enlightening but I think it’s rather “dumbing down” with its lack of grammar. It also portrays lying as funny and acceptable. There is really no point to reading this book, but I can see how it is potentially pointing kids in the direction of casual lying. Don’t even waste your time when there are so many good books out there.
So cute and funny
Published by Ren , 5 years ago
I love this book so much. I cried with laughter the first time I read it. It's my standby book gift for kids.
Not age appropriate
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 5 years ago
I was trying to teach my daughter values and amidst her newfound stealing behavior I thought a book would be a great way to correct it. Well this book was a little traumatic of she already steals but doesnt know its bad yet.
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