Hat Tricks - by Satoshi Kitamura (Hardcover)

About the Book

"First published in Great Britain in 2019 by Scallywag Press Ltd"--Copyright page.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

★ "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 joy of children and the sometime-torment of grown-ups. As with Rod Campbell's perennially popular 'Dear Zoo' (1982), the ask-and-reveal pleasure of 'Hat Tricks' is unlikely to diminish for children ages 2-5 no matter how often you read it to them." --The Wall Street Journal

"The interactivity of this book makes it a perfect read-aloud for young children. Its bright colors and the funny faces on the animals all work to make this a book that early childhood educators will want in their libraries."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Satoshi Kitamura is an award-winning children's picture book author and illustrator. As a child, he drew constantly and devoured comics. A self-taught artist, his career began in advertising and magazines before he moved to London, where he debuted as a picture book illustrator with Hiawyn Oram's Angry Arthur, a 1983 Mother Goose Award-winner for the Most Exciting Newcomer to British Illustration. Since then, he has illustrated over twenty of his own books, plus collaborated on many others.