Illustrator & Author Profile
Jon Klassen
3 Books
Jon Klassen is an acclaimed Canadian children's book author and illustrator known for his distinctive visual style and deadpan humor. He is the creator of the beloved Hat trilogy, including We Found A Hat, as well as The Rock From The Sky. In addition to writing and illustrating his own works, Klassen frequently collaborates with other authors to illustrate award-winning titles like Extra Yarn and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
Books in "The Hat Trilogy"
Two turtles are wandering through the desert when they stumble upon something amazing: a hat. It is a very good hat, and it looks absolutely perfect on both of them. There is just one big problem. There are two turtles, but there is only one hat.
Because they want to be fair, the turtles decide it is best to leave the hat behind and forget all about it. But as the sun sets and the desert sky fills with stars, it becomes clear that one of the turtles might not be able to let it go.
Step into a quiet, funny desert adventure filled with subtle humor and expressive eyes. This clever tale explores friendship, fairness, and the quiet temptation of a really great accessory. Will the turtles find a way to share, or will the hat come between them?
6-8 Years
53 Pages
Bear has lost his hat, and he wants it back. It is a very good hat, and he misses it dearly. Patiently and politely, Bear walks through the forest, asking every animal he meets if they have seen it. He asks the fox, the frog, the turtle, and the snake. Each animal says no, though some give very suspicious answers!
Just as Bear is ready to give up hope and lie down in the grass, a deer asks him a simple question. Suddenly, Bear remembers exactly where he saw his beloved hat.
This hilarious, perfectly paced mystery will have you shouting at the pages as you spot the clues Bear misses. With clever illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments, this story is a brilliant exploration of honesty, memory, and what happens when a very large bear finally loses his patience.
6-8 Years
39 Pages
A tiny fish is swimming as fast as he can, wearing a perfectly round, light blue hat. It fits him beautifully, but there is one small problem: the hat does not belong to him. He stole it from a very large, sleeping fish.
The tiny fish is absolutely certain he will get away with his crime. He is confident that the big fish will never wake up, never notice the hat is gone, and certainly never figure out who took it. But as the tiny fish brags about his flawless escape plan, the pictures tell a completely different story.
Dive into a brilliant, laugh-out-loud underwater mystery where the illustrations reveal the hilarious truth behind the narrator's bold claims. This clever tale about honesty and consequences will have you giggling at the sneaky suspense and the unforgettable conclusion.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
