Hat Tricks [Paperback]

You're invited to Hattie the rabbit's magic show! A lively, must-have read-aloud for preschooler story times from acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kiramura.

Abracadabra, katakurico! Oh, goodness! Out pops a cat from Hattie's magic hat. Can you guess what creature will appear from the magic hat next?

Follow along as Hattie the rabbit conjures up a parade of animals from her magic hat in this highly interactive story that's perfect for toddler and preschool story times. Simple, repetitive language along with ample opportunities for prediction and fun magic words add to its engaging qualities. A great pairing for magic-themed activities and animal units.★ The spare, repetitive, interactive text engages readers in chanting the magic words with Hattie and watching expectantly, guessing what will emerge next. . . .energetic illustrations. . . Dynamic, fun-filled, imaginative, and ideal for participatory reading aloud. —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

An amusing peek-a-boo tale for budding magic fans. . . .vivid characters make this much more than a one-trick story. —Publishers Weekly

Bold and lively pictures. . . [Kitamura's] use of color is especially striking. . . Magician Hattie takes a well-deserved bow at the end, but preschoolers are going to want to start the story all over again, chanting, Abracadabra, katakurico.' —The Horn Book Magazine

Positively bursting with storytime potential. . . Young audiences will loudly echo the closing plaudits: 'Brava, Hattie! Bravo, hat!' —Booklist

Wonderful pacing and exceptional charm. . . .comedy gold. This is likely to become one of those well-worn 'again, again' books that are the jlS¯