Jon Klassen’s first book “I Want My Hat Back” is an award winner and I believe this, his second book, is destined to be one as well. His understated style and simplified text has appeal for both children and their parents. Little fish is the narrator, but the pictures tell a different story than the text. Is the little fish really safe? The illustrations are done in earth tones, full of texture and expressive which adds a nice dimension to each page. Too often picture books tie things up in neat little packages for kids, but in “This is Not My Hat”, Jon Klassen allows the reader to to come to their own conclusions. The possibilities for extension activities in story time at the library or in a classroom setting are endless. One to buy for your home library. Highly Recommended. For more picture book reviews check out- www.storytimewithjen.com

This put a huge smile on my face, having read it early in the morning on a wet, dreary week day. It is cute and fun, and the illustrations are clean and simple. Definitely a quick read for the grown-ups, and is a fantastic animated story-time read to the kiddies!