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The Hat
The Hat | Jan Brett
83 posts | 40 read | 1 to read
A delightfully original companion book to Jan Brett's bestseller 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. A mother hen comes by, then a noisy goose, a talkative barn cat, a playful farm dog, a mama pig and her piglets, and a pony. They all laugh at Hedgie, especially when he pretends he's wearing a new hat. But in the end, it is clever Hedgie who has the last laugh. And where is Lisa when all of this is going on? She's in Jan Brett's signature borders, getting ready for winter, until she realizes her stocking is missing and she enters the story to look for it. Luminous paintings of a Scandinavian farm and the forest around it are bathed in northern light, as the snow begins to fall and the adventure unfolds. From the Hardcover edition.
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aw449820
The Hat | Jan Brett

“I wonder how many animals can fit in this hat.”

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aw449820
The Hat | Jan Brett

This story is great for discussing the importance of community and collaboration.

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aw449820
The Hat | Jan Brett
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Traditional Literature
Published 1997
This book follows the classic story line of a character who has a mishap that ends up benefitting them in the end. A hedgehog gets a stocking stuck on his prickles. His friends all try to claim the hat, and their actions give a positive message to the reader about sharing and cooperation.

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schuckman.j
The Hat | Jan Brett

“Lisa was chasing them when Hedgie reached his den. How ridiculous they look! Don‘t they know that animals should never wear clothes!”

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schuckman.j
The Hat | Jan Brett

This would be a great book to read aloud for the class. It does a great job using the illustrations to help tell the story. With all of the different pictures to look at on one page, it allows the children to stay interested when reading the book.

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schuckman.j
The Hat | Jan Brett
Pickpick

The Hat by Jan Brett. Published in 1998. Won awards for New England Sellers Association and Artist Award Winner Bookweek New England. Hedgie finds his was into a cozy mitten that was once Lisa‘s cozy hat. As the other animals laugh at Hedgie, in the end he gets the last laugh. The paintings throughout the book showcase a beautiful portrayal of a Scandinavian farm in the winter. The illustrations are very detailed.

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Reece203914
The Hat | Jan Brett

“Lisa was chasing them when Hedgie reached his den. How ridiculous they look! Don‘t they know that animals should never wear clothes!”

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Reece203914
The Hat | Jan Brett

This would be a great book to read aloud for the class. It does a great job using the illustrations to help tell the story. With all of the different pictures to look at on one page, it allows the children to stay interested when reading the book.

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Reece203914
The Hat | Jan Brett
Pickpick

The Hat by Jan Brett. Published in 1998. Won awards for New England Sellers Association and Artist Award Winner Bookweek New England. Hedgie finds his was into a cozy mitten that was once Lisa‘s cozy hat. As the other animals laugh at Hedgie, in the end he gets the last laugh. The paintings throughout the book showcase a beautiful portrayal of a Scandinavian farm in the winter. The illustrations are very detailed.

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Reagan.petersen
The Hat | Jan Brett

"The animals had taken them and each one was thinking, 'Now / am wearing a magnificent hat!'"

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Reagan.petersen
The Hat | Jan Brett

I would use this in my classroom to talk about foreshadowing, because on each page, there are two windows which show other actions occurring throughout the story that can help you predict what's going to happen.

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Reagan.petersen
The Hat | Jan Brett
Pickpick

The Hat by Jan Brett is a story about a hedgehog named Hedgy who gets a winter hat that flew away in a winter storm stuck on his pack. All the other animals passed him one at a time and either laughed or said nothing. Hedgy was starting to feel embarrassed when all the animals ran past him with winter clothes on.

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olivia.d
The Hat | Jan Brett
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olivia.d
The Hat | Jan Brett

I wouldn‘t use this in my class because I don‘t see a lesson that can connect to it. I may have it around for fun

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olivia.d
The Hat | Jan Brett
Mehso-so

I loved the illustrations and had a cute story line. I liked how the gander thought the hat was a gizzard

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madileach
The Hat | Jan Brett

This book is a good read with simple characters and has a good message to convey to readers. The story has great illustrations that helps capture the theme of the story.

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madileach
The Hat | Jan Brett

“Hedgie, what is that ridiculous thing on your head? the pony snorted at Hedgie. That was the last straw.“

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madileach
The Hat | Jan Brett
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Traditional Literature-Jan Brett's The Hat published in 1997 is a delightful children's book that captivates with its vibrant illustrations and heartwarming story. A mischievous cat steals a magical hat, sand begins a whimsical adventure through a snowy forest. As he befriends various woodland creatures, he learns the importance of sharing and friendship. This book showcases the beauty of nature and the unique personalities of each character.

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alliemyers
The Hat | Jan Brett

“The animals had taken them and each one was thinking, ‘Now I am wearing a magnificent hat!‘”

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alliemyers
The Hat | Jan Brett

I would use this in my classroom to talk about foreshadowing, because on each page, there are two windows which show other actions occurring throughout the story that can help you predict what‘s going to happen.

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alliemyers
The Hat | Jan Brett
Pickpick

The Hat by Jan Brett is a story about a hedgehog named Hedgy who gets a winter hat that flew away in a winter storm stuck on his pack. All the other animals passed him one at a time and either laughed or said nothing. Hedgy was starting to feel embarrassed when all the animals ran past him with winter clothes on.

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Kaylee.Phillips2
The Hat | Jan Brett

“Hedgie, what is that ridiculous thing on your head? the pony snorted at Hedgie. That was the last straw.“

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Kaylee.Phillips2
The Hat | Jan Brett

This book is a good read with simple characters and has a good message to convey to readers. The story has great images and illustrations that helps capture the theme of the story.