Hat On, Hat Off
School year: Year 1, Year 2
No. of pages 24
Published: 2016
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Toddler Skill Builders .
This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.
This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.
There are 24 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2016 by Pajama Press .
Theo Heras is a performer, speaker, book reviewer, and a children's librarian. Passionate about literature and programming for babies and toddlers, Theo published the picture book Hat On, Hat Off in 2016 to wide critical acclaim, followed by Baby Cakes and Where's Bunny?. Theo lives in Toronto, Ontario. Alice Carter is an artist, illustrator, and storyteller with a passion for sharing her whimsical imagination. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design who now works with clients from all over the world, Alice is inspired by people watching, music, and every animal she comes across. Her first two picture books are Angus All Aglow and Our New Kittens. Alice lives in Ottawa, Ontario.
Siblings in literature
Daily Activities in literature
Clothing And Dress in literature
Learning Concepts in literature
Animals in literature
Bears in literature
Nature in literature
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Parents' Choice Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards - Best Books For Kids & Teens
This book was recognised in the Best Books for Kids & Teens category by the Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards.
Jbrary Favourite Storytime Picture Books Selection - Grades Prek-1
This book was recognised in the Grades Prek-1 category of the Jbrary Favourite Storytime Picture Books Selection."
Texas Reading List
This book was recognised by the Texas Reading List.
Jbrary Favourite Storytime Picture Books Selection
This book was recognised by the Jbrary Favourite Storytime Picture Books" Selection."
Resource Links the Year's Best
This book was recognised by the Resource Links the Year's Best.
About Hat On, Hat Off
2017 Jbrary "2017 Favourite Storytime Picture Books" selection
2017 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens selection
2016 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection
"...Staccato phrases are extended by the charming watercolor-and-digital illustrations that bleed off the page, creating an intimate, up-close effect. Soft colors and background patterns of knitted yarn (which only adults will notice) add a cozy feeling to the text pages. Heavyweight paper and rounded corners will help little hands to turn the pages easily. A seemingly simple story is greatly enhanced by nuanced, toddler-friendly details."-Kirkus Reviews
"Heras and Benoit tell a story that every parent will relate to, using toddler-friendly language and soft watercolor illustrations. The patterns of each hat are subtly woven into the narrative as a backdrop to many of the pages that contain text. VERDICT Recounting the delights and trials of toddlerhood, this charming offering makes for a fun read-aloud to share one-on-one or with a small group."-School Library Journal
"The simple and repetitive language used throughout the book works well for children who are just learning to speak...The illustrations do a great job of giving visual cues for children to follow along with. Overall, Hat On, Hat Off is a lovely little book for young children and parents."-CM Magazine
"Hat On, Hat Off is a wonderful read-a-loud title for young children that should be incorporated into library and classroom collections without hesitation."-Resource Links
"Renne Benoit's softly hued, realistic watercolour illustrations extend Theo Heras's simple, conversational text....The book's design is very appealing to little hands, with a soft padded cover, and rounded corners. Infinitely relatable, Hat On, Hat Off is a warm, slice-of-life adventure that is perfect for sharing."-National Reading Campaign
"Theo Heras uses spare and simple language to tell a story that toddlers and preschoolers (and certainly their parents and caregivers) are sure to recognize....From the assortment of fun and funky hats piled up in a basket to the facial expressions of the toddler in question, [Renne] Benoit demonstrates an eye for details that matter."-Canadian Children's Book News
"Theo Heras' text is not complex but that makes it easy to follow for those for whom Hat On, Hat Off is written, and the book is appropriately packaged for them: small size with padded hardcover, thick paper and rounded corners. Young children will...especially be hooked by Renne Benoit's endearing illustrations....[A] joyful experience of style and taste and childish amusement."-CanLit for LittleCanadians
"All libraries [should buy this book]"-Youth Services Book Review
