A complete classroom kit of activities to accompany the book pax, by sara pennypacker and jon klassen. Its also a fabulous book, having been named a caldecott honor book for 2012. Activity kit with dry, irreverent humor and quirky illustrations, jon klassen s unique picture books have captured the imagination of children and adults alike. This kit features six simple, fun activities including drawing activities, character cutouts, and a crossword puzzle that will allow children to engage with. The writer, who often collaborates with the illustrator jon klassen, has read extra yarn, about a girl who changes her community with a magical box of neverending yarn, and billy. He also illustrated two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, as well as triangle, all written by mac barnett. Childrens book author illustrator jon klassen visits the. The wondrous, funny, wise and lovely we found a hat is the last in a trilogy of picture books starring animals and hats from gifted authorillustrator jon klassen. Having explored the victims point of view in his debut picture book, i want my hat back, klassen now shines a light into the mind of a thief. We interviewed jon klassen, new york times best selling illustrator and author of childrens books, including the 20 caldecott medal winner, this is not my hat, and i want my hat back, new york times best illustrated book of 2011 and 2010 canadian governor generals award winner. Author interview with jon klassen i am simply thrilled that illustrator, and now author, jon klassen, has visited my little bookcase today. Pax teaching guide and classroom kit teachervision.
After the countless discussions and debates i have participated in over i want my hat back, i was beyond ecstatic to be holding this is not my hat. Shape trilogy by mac barnett and jon klassen activity kit. Jon klassens hat trilogy teachers guide we found a hat. Davids, a village just south of niagaraonthelake, ont. I ran my hand over the cover and took a breath before i actually opened the book. But it was the release of his first book as author and illustrator, i want my hat back, in 2011 that really made his name. Sometime books come along that are natural choices for classroom activities, and extra yarn by mac barnett is a great excuse to play with yarn in the classroom.
I love, love, love jon klassens illustrations, which are simple on the surface, but full of humor and beautiful how many people do. He is the caldecott medalwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat, as well as the illustrator of sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn by mac barnett, the dark by lemony snicket, pax by sara pennypacker and the nest by kenneth oppel. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. Jon klassen is an accomplished illustrator of various picture books e. These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. This is barnett and klassen were talking about what could go wrong. Beautifully designed, funny and a little bit spooky, this is a wonderful book to share with young children, particularly those with. A young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. Jon klassen has 28 books on goodreads with 307037 ratings. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett. Jon klassen once again uses short, declarative sentences, a minimalist palette and a hat to deliver a wallop of an ethics lesson. Book study unit activities designed specifically for the caldecott winning book extra yarn by mac barnett. This kit features six simple, fun activities including drawing activities, character cutouts, and a crossword puzzle that will allow. This is not my hat is a caldecott medal award winning book by jon klassen that also details the consequences of.
How to write a picture book advice from a professional childrens author. Jon klassen book activity kit art books for kids, childrens books, art for kids. Canadian illustrator and author jon klassen began his career as a film animator before moving to the world of childrens book illustration. After i finished reading i want my hat back by jon klassen, i was pleasantly surprised to learn that jon klassen wrote another book that had a similar theme to i want my hat back. When digging straight down doesnt yield results, they turn to. The 20 caldecott medal winner is this is not my hat, written and illustrated by jon klassen, published by candlewick press. Includes discussion questions, printables, teaching guides for.
Winner of both the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal, jon klassen is the bestselling author and illustrator of the hat trilogy, including i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book, and this is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal. Sam and dave dig a hole irma s and james h black award for. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. And keep reading for multiple fun ways to play and learn.
In i want my hat back by jon klassen a bear is on a mission to find out who stole his red, pointy hat. Doing illustrations for a novel is a little different than illustrating a picture book. Klassens beautiful illustrations transform this simple picture book text into a. Try some of our crosscurricular teaching ideas and learning activities linked to this is not my hat by jon klassen. The atlanta journalconstitution with barnetts clever prose and jon klassens sly illustrations, this book is one of the best of the year. Its also a great book to use to remind kids about including everyone when playing.
Becoming a member of the lovereading4kids community is free. When you start to focus on these tiny details in a picture book s illustration, its amazing what layers you can find. A small fish is full of irrational optimism, sure his secrethes stolen a small hat from a very large fish and is wearing it proudly as. He won both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for childrens book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book this is not my hat, which he also wrote. Click on a book cover or title for a brief description and a look inside.
I want my hat back by jon klassen i want my hat back by jon klassen i want my hat back by jon klassen i want my hat back by jon klassen. Triangle, by mac barnett, illustration by jon klassen. Jon klassen books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. I want my hat back offers students the opportunity to name and notice several contractions within the context of the book. Jon klassen book activity kit free download as pdf file. From bestselling and awardwinning author mac barnett and illustrator jon klassen comes extra yarn, a caldecott honor book, boston globehorn book award winner, and a new york times bestseller. In 20 he won the caldecott medal for his illustrations for this is not my hat 2012, a book that he also wrote. This activity kit for aaron beckers wordless picture books consists of printables, activities and a guide for reading a.
Klassen was born in 1981 in winnipeg, manitoba, canada, but grew up in toronto and niagara falls, which are both in ontario. Jon klassen illustrator visit amazons jon klassen page. In the oceans depths, a small fish is fleeing after having stolen a bigger fishs hat. How canadian jon klassen became one of the most sought. Jon klassens art, created digitally in colored pencil, adds witty and clever layers to a humorous story about friendship, strategic thinking and determination.
I want my hat back by jon klassen classroom and teaching. This kit features six simple, fun activities including drawing activities, character cutouts, and a crossword puzzle that will allow children to engage with klassen s books both creatively and conceptually. Klassen has worked on a number of high profile film and animation projects, including the u2 music video ill go crazy if i dont go crazy tonight, henry selicks coraline, and a tv spot for bbcs coverage of. Either download the i want my hat back super pack or this individual word work lesson plan and activity package to access lesson plans, interactive games, and fun worksheets that directly tie word study to your classroom reading. Jon klassens followup to i want my hat back candlewick press, 2011. In a blog for picture book makers klassen said that he has always enjoyed the stillness in drawing inanimate objects. An interview with jon klassen art of the picture book.
Classroom extension activities jon klassens hat trilogy teachers guide. In the start to another amusing trilogy from the dynamic childrens book duo mac barnett and jon klassen, some very sneaky shapes are up to no good. Perfect for all fans of jon klassen and chris haughton. This unit includes 20 comprehension, vocabulary, and languag. Childrens book week 2018 resources, teachers notes and. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other. Jon klassen students britannica kids homework help.
Jon klassen book activity kit art books for kids, jon klassen. Book, tells the story of a bear who has lost his hat and is determined to find. The illustrators signature style are textured, deceivingly simple, and placed on open pages. Think of a caption to describe the action that is taking place in each of the illustrations. Jon klassen is an illustrator, designer, and concept artist hailing from ontario, canada. Now, after reading i want my hat back by jon klassen and seeing that this book was nominated for several literary awards such as the irma black award nominee and the theodor seuss geisel honor award, i seriously believe that this is one of the best darkly humorous childrens books i had ever. Jon klassens followup to i want my hat back candlewick press, 2011 offers more humorous haberdashery, this time set underwater. Awardwinning childrens book author and illustrator jon klassen visits the blanton museum of art in austin, texas, and shares his thoughts on why children make some of the best audiences for art.
Jon klassen is a childrens book writer and illustrator, best known for his book i want my hat back. This is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal. They plan to keep digging until they find something. Jon klassen cm born november 29, 1981 is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. Extra yarn, by mac barnett, illustration by jon klaassen. He is the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, including sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett, as well as house held up by trees, written by ted kooser. The wolf, the duck, and the mouse by mac barnett, jon. Jon klassen is the author illustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book, and this is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal.
It can also be used to teach alliteration check out the kiwi page. Circle, square, and triangle by mac barnett and jon klassen are brilliantly entertaining books for introducing shapes to toddlers and younger kids after reading, print this free shapes game. I vividly remember standing at the candlewick press booth back in april and finally holding this longawaited story from jon klassen. They plan to keep digging until they find something spectacular. I want my hat back lesson plans, activities and worksheets. Coraline, but i want my hat back is the first book he has. No catches, no fine print just unconditional book loving for your children with their favourites saved to their own. Author and illustrator jon klassen walks us through his creative process and discusses sources of inspiration. Part of what makes a successful picture book is a 5050 partnership between words and illustration. With barnetts clever prose and jon klassens sly illustrations, this book is one. This is a great book to use to teach the concept of rhyming and to practice coming up with rhyming words. He is the first person to win both awards for the same work. He has also illustrated for maryrose woods the incorrigible children of ashton place series, and lemony snickets the dark.
Rewrite the text in the book as direct speech and or. Resources for teaching perspective and openmindedness. Whenever these two talented and original authors hang out on the pages of a picture book, fun and quirkiness for kids of all ages hits whole new levels. The sweet story of an angsty square jon klassen and mac barnett are writing a childrens book trilogy about shapes who are just like us. Jon klassens hat trilogy i want my hat back, this is not. Handpicked by amazon kids books editor, seira wilson, for prime book box a. Information about the randolph caldecott medal, awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished american picture book for children. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buffalo news there is more to this book than meets the eye, and plenty to discuss. First have i want my hat back and jon klassens hat trilogy teachers guide. With dry, irreverent humor and quirky illustrations, jon klassens unique. You probably know jon klassen from his delightfully humorous books i want.
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