Once again, Klassen turns to a favorite subject—the interactions between animals that are focused on the same hat. Here two turtles walking through a desert find a cowboy hat. It looks good on both of them, so who gets to wear it? They decide to solve the problem by leaving the hat behind, forgetting that they ever found it. But can they? The pictures go on to tell the story, with negative space and body language used to great effect, often contradicting the text. Even the position of a turtle’s eye speaks volumes in this droll understated story of the problems hat envy can stir up, and the surprisingly generous (given the previous “hat” books) resolution of this simple yet sophisticated work. (Ages 4–8)

Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, who gives his deadpan finale a surprising twist.

Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat. . . . Evoking hilarity and sympathy, the shifting eyes tell the tale in this brilliantly paced story in three parts, highlighting Jon Klassen’s visual comedy and deceptive simplicity. The delicious buildup takes an unexpected turn that is sure to please loyal fans and newcomers alike.