With our growing kids’ section, I often get asked for recommendations
for our youngest fans. Without exception, I go to my personal favorite: Jon
Klassen’s I WANT MY HAT BACK. I first encountered this gem while looking for a
gift for my niece, and actually read it six times before giving it to her (I
almost gave her a used coloring book instead, just so that I could keep the
book for myself, coolest aunt indeed).
And now, to make this sunny day even brighter: THIS IS NOT
MY HAT, the sequel to I WANT MY HAT BACK, has just made it to our store! I read
it this morning, and it is just as enjoyable as the first one, if not more. The
delusional dialogue of the antagonist, a silly little fish who stole a hat from
a big sleeping tuna, is just hilarious. The body language of the characters, the
beautiful artwork, and the laugh-out-loud conclusion to the story is sure to
make this book an instant hit. I know I’ll have trouble giving this one away,
so I might as well just buy two...
