- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; None edition (Feb 26 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0618114521
- ISBN-13: 978-0618114528
- Product Dimensions: 30.4 x 19.7 x 1.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,838,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Rembrandt, a wide-eyed teddy bear with a frog peeking out of his pocket, pauses in the park to watch a clown juggle eggs and he loses his lucky hat to a gust of wind. So opens this satisfyingly spontaneous and quirky tale, a finely tuned collaboration between debut author Blackaby and DePalma (The Strange Egg). Mixed-media illustrations drolly depict a spirited cast of animal characters the clown juggling the eggs, for example, is shown as a caterpillar in a frilly collar, balancing on stilts with one set of its legs. Rembrandt's laments evoke sympathy from a bird, who obligingly offers himself as a hat substitute. But the bird's feet are prickly and he doesn't stay long, wisely opting to take off when a cat appears and telling Rembrandt, "Your hat looks good enough to eat." Feeling "partly responsible" for the bear's "hat" having flown away, the cat climbs onto Rembrandt's head, but he proves to be heavy, lumpy and fidgety. Rembrandt's dilemma seems to be solved when a rabbit escorts him to a hat shop, where he tries on an array of exotic chapeaux (which DePalma conveys in a delicious series of head shots). Alas, the one he purchases a polka-dotted clown hat that conveniently comes with chin ribbons isn't quite right either. Blackaby and DePalma cap this comical caper with a pleasing set of solutions. All in all, simply fedorable. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-A quirky story of a bear that loses his hat and tries a number of unusual substitutes before discovering a successful one. The first replacement is a bird of exactly the same shade of blue as the lost item, but his prickly feet and restlessness prove tedious. After the bird is made uneasy by a cat that takes a special interest in such an unusual hat, the feline offers to take his place but proves to be heavy (when sleeping) and also quite fidgety (when awake and swatting at things). For some reason, the hapless Rembrandt continues in this state until a bossy rabbit suggests a trip to the hat shop. Though there are many marvelous options, which the illustrations convey splendidly, Rembrandt listens to the others and ends up with another inappropriate hat. It is only when he strikes out on his own that he discovers the perfect fit. From a very simple initial premise, this curious tale with offbeat humor unfolds. The text is clearly written in short sentences with good pacing for reading aloud. However, children will want to take a closer look, as the illustrations deserve careful inspection. The book is beautifully designed, with excellent use of white space. A fun, but not essential, purchase.
Robin L. Gibson, Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Robin L. Gibson, Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Finding the Perfect Hat.....,
This review is from: Rembrandt's Hat (Hardcover)
"On what began as a fine day, a bear named Rembrandt lost his hat. He had stopped in the park to watch a clown juggle eggs, and while he was watching, a gust of wind snagged the tip of his hat and carried it away, just like that..." A good day turned suddenly bad, and even with the help of a well-meaning bird, cat, and rabbit, poor Rembrandt can't find the right replacement for his much loved and prized possession..... Susan Blackaby and Mary Newell DePalma have authored a simple, little magical tale, full of endearing characters and hats of every shape, size, and color. Ms Blackaby's gentle text, with its humorous dialogue, poses the problem. But it's Ms DePalma's vibrant and engaging illustrations that really tell the story and steal the show, and little ones will enjoy all the marvelous, expressive details found in each picture. With its satisfying, happily-ever-after ending, Rembrandt's Hat is perfect for youngsters 4-8, and a sweet lesson in patience and perseverance that shouldn't be missed
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Adorable Story,
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This review is from: Rembrandt's Hat (Hardcover)
I bought 2 copies of this book and took one to my grandchildren in Virginia. 6 yr. old Charlotte listened to me read it and on each page asked me which hat I liked best. Two weeks later SHE read it to ME, needing help with only a few words.....again we chose which had we liked best on each page. Suzie is a very talented writer with a wonderful sense of humor! Children (and grandmothers) will live this!Charleen
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The Search for the Right Hat, and So Much More,
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This review is from: Rembrandt's Hat (Hardcover)
My younger daughter is now 11 years old, so the nightly bedtime stories that I read to her for years are mostly a thing of the past, but not completely. Sometimes I'll stumble upon a children's book that is especially noteworthy, both for the story content and the illustrations, and "Rembrandt's Hat" is definitely one of those. Rembrandt himself is a sweet and unassuming bear, with gentle eyes. Losing his hat, and struggling find the right replacement, is a simple predicament that we can all relate to. His quirky animal friends all offer sincere and humorously inadequte suggestions, until Rembrandt himself solves the dilemma. Blackaby's dialogue is smart, and DePalma's illustrations will have you chuckling. We especially got a kick out of the way DePalma included little fragments of words, maps and even Chinese kanji characters on every page, with no obvious rhyme or reason behind them. "Rembrandt's Hat" is a delightful read for kids and parents alike. We give it an enthusiastic two thumbs up.
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