A bear has lost his red, pointed hat and patiently asks the forest animals if they have seen it. He questions a fox, a frog, and a rabbit wearing a red hat, though everyone denies seeing the item. Only after lying down in despair does the bear realize he actually saw his hat on the rabbit's head. He returns to confront the rabbit, and the story concludes with the bear sitting alone, wearing his hat, while the rabbit has disappeared.
This book is intended for young children and parents who enjoy deadpan humor and visual storytelling. Readers observe the discrepancy between the text and the illustrations to solve the mystery before the main character does. The audience walks away with a lesson in paying attention to visual cues and an introduction to dark comedy through the bear’s unspoken, decisive actions regarding the thief.
Practical and outward-looking; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
