Summary
This book is a 2013 winner of the Caldecott Medal. A little fish thinks it is okay to steal a hat from a much larger, sleeping fish. He justifies his actions as he quickly swims away. The illustrations tell the story as the larger fish wakes up and follows the hat thief.
Analysis
This story uses visual element of line. Each picture has a clear line. The black background allows each shape to stand out. The plants in the illustration display movement of the water with the direction they are leaning. Throughout the story, the small fish is trying to defend his actions. He is unaware of the impending doom following him. The book lends itself to the theme that stealing is not okay.
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