This is Not My Hat

Klassen, J. (2012). This is Not My Hat. Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press. This fish tale is about a small fish that steals a hat from a big fish while he is asleep. He tries to hide where the plants grow big and tall. At the end, the big fish finds him with the help of a crab. The expressions on the eyes tell the story here. The way the big fish squints, glares, twinkle, and shifts gives the reader the sense that he is not too happy with his missing hat. The illustrations shift from one page to two pages depending on the character. This gives the sense of size of the two fish. This story would be great for theme. Students can engage in a discussion on consequences of stealing.