The Magic Hat

by Mem Fox, Tricia Tusa (Illustrator)

Overview

One fine day, from out of town--and without any warning at all--a magic hat appears in the sky. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands. Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant playful animals. And then a wizard arrives. . . .
With irresistible rhyming language and bright, whimsical illustrations, this perfect read-aloud by internationally acclaimed author Mem Fox will weave its way into the hearts of young children everywhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152057152
Publisher:	HMH Books
Publication date:	05/01/2006
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	242,010
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	AD590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed picture books, including Possum Magic, Koala Lou, and Time for Bed. She lives in Adelaide, South Australia.

TRICIA TUSA has illustrated several picture books, including her own Maebelle's Suitcase; Camilla's New Hairdo, a Parents Magazine Best Book; and Bunnies in My Head, which features drawings by the young patients at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. She lives in Houston, Texas.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Broad, lively . . . will have children demanding repeated reading and completing each verse at top volume."—Kirkus Reviews

"Charming."—The New York Times Book Review

Editorial Reviews

"Broad, lively . . . will have children demanding repeated reading and completing each verse at top volume."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Charming."--The New York Times Book Review

From the Publisher