Books & Activities
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
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.
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.
This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
From the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling and
award-winning I Want My Hat Back comes a second wry
tale.
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue
topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following
close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up. And even if
he does, it’s not like he’ll ever know what happened. . . . Visual humor swims
to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with
another deadpan-funny tale.
From the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling and
award-winning I Want My Hat Back comes a second wry
tale.
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue
topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following
close behind. So it’s a good thing that enormous fish won’t wake up. And even if
he does, it’s not like he’ll ever know what happened. . . . Visual humor swims
to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with
another deadpan-funny tale.
The Hat by Jan Brett
When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes
his nose in. He tries to pull it out, but the stocking gets stuck on his
prickles -- and the fun begins
Jan Brett's luminous paintings of a Scandinavian farm and the forest around it
are bathed in northern light, as the snow begins to fall and the story begins,
in this delightfully original companion book to The Mitten.
When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes
his nose in. He tries to pull it out, but the stocking gets stuck on his
prickles -- and the fun begins
Jan Brett's luminous paintings of a Scandinavian farm and the forest around it
are bathed in northern light, as the snow begins to fall and the story begins,
in this delightfully original companion book to The Mitten.
Caps For Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and
beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a
band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity and
teaches children about problem and resolution. Children will delight in
following the peddler's efforts to outwit the monkeys and will ask to read it
again and again. This is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes
repetition, patterns, and colors, perfect for early readers
Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and
beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a
band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity and
teaches children about problem and resolution. Children will delight in
following the peddler's efforts to outwit the monkeys and will ask to read it
again and again. This is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes
repetition, patterns, and colors, perfect for early readers
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins is the story of a young peasant
(the same as in Bartholomew and the Oobleck—a Caldecott Honor
Award-winner), and his unjust treatment at the hands of King Derwin. While
The 500 Hats is one of Dr. Seuss's earliest and lesser known works, it is
nevertheless totally Seussian and addresses subjects that we know the good
doctor was passionate about throughout his life: the abuse of power (as in
Yertle the Turtle and Horton Hears a Who); rivalry (as in The
Sneetches); and of course, zany good humor (as in The Cat in the Hat
and the 43 other books he wrote and illustrated)!
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox
One fine day, from out of town--and without any warning at all--a magic hat appears
in the sky. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands.
Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant playful
animals. And then a wizard arrives. . . .With irresistible rhyming language and bright
, whimsical illustrations, this perfect read-aloud by internationally acclaimed author Mem
Fox will weave its way into the hearts of young children everywhere
One fine day, from out of town--and without any warning at all--a magic hat appears
in the sky. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands.
Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant playful
animals. And then a wizard arrives. . . .With irresistible rhyming language and bright
, whimsical illustrations, this perfect read-aloud by internationally acclaimed author Mem
Fox will weave its way into the hearts of young children everywhere
Newspaper Hats
Here is a step by step tutorial:
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Hat
Here is a step by step tutorial:
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Hat
Draw a Fish
Draw a fish and students add a hat (This Is Not My Hat)
Draw a fish and students add a hat (This Is Not My Hat)
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This is a FREE activity.
Whose hat is that!? Can you figure it out? Read the clues to figure out who each
hat belongs to.
This is a FREE activity.
Whose hat is that!? Can you figure it out? Read the clues to figure out who each
hat belongs to.
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This is a mystery picture that when solved looks like Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat.
Students find the hidden picture by solving simple math equations and coloring
in the correct answer squares on the hundreds number chart/grid numbering to
130. Also included in this kit is the option to find the picture using
coordinate point graphing
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This is a mystery picture that when solved looks like Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat.
Students find the hidden picture by solving simple math equations and coloring
in the correct answer squares on the hundreds number chart/grid numbering to
130. Also included in this kit is the option to find the picture using
coordinate point graphing
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A design and write activity.
A design and write activity.
Online Games
Enonolink: Workers and Thier Hats
http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=465&filename=em465_hats.swf
PBS KIDS The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That
http://pbskids.org/catinthehat/games/
Online Book Everyone Wears A Hat
http://boowakwala.uptoten.com/kids/boowakwala-world-hats-land.html
Wiggle Time Match the Hats
http://www.wiggletime.com/media/8163/hats.swf
http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=465&filename=em465_hats.swf
PBS KIDS The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That
http://pbskids.org/catinthehat/games/
Online Book Everyone Wears A Hat
http://boowakwala.uptoten.com/kids/boowakwala-world-hats-land.html
Wiggle Time Match the Hats
http://www.wiggletime.com/media/8163/hats.swf