This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen

This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen is a funny picture book that promotes honesty, integrity and responsible decision-making.

A small fish wearing a perfectly fitting hat admits he stole it from a big fish. “This hat is not mine. I just stole it from a big fish… I know it’s wrong to steal a hat. I know it does not belong to me. But I am going to keep it.” The fish carries on its journey, sure it will get away with the crime, unaware that the big fish is searching for his hat. The last we hear of the little fish is him swimming into the reeds with the big fish following behind.

This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen by Jon Klassen

Publisher: Walker Books (2014)

ISBN: 9781406353433

Teaching Resources: This is Not My Hat

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

Candlewick Press: Story Hour Kit
Candlewick Press: Jon Klassen Hat Trilogy Teacher’s Guide
Carnegie Greenaway Award: This is Not My Hat Teacher Guide
The Guardian Podcast: Jon Klassen shines a light on how he creates his illustrations
The Guardian: Jon Klassen: Kate Greenaway medal winner 2014
Jon Klassen Official Website
Reading is Fundamental: This is Not My Hat Support Materials
Teaching Children Philosophy: Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion
Walker Books: Jon Klassen’s Hat Trilogy Activity Kit
Walker Books: Colour the Fish
Walker Books: Little Fish Maze
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This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen