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Jon Klassen
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Jon Klassen

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Jon Klassen is an acclaimed Canadian children's book author and illustrator known for his distinctive visual style and deadpan humor. He is the creator of the beloved Hat trilogy, including We Found A Hat, as well as The Rock From The Sky. In addition to writing and illustrating his own works, Klassen frequently collaborates with other authors to illustrate award-winning titles like Extra Yarn and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
The Hat Trilogy

We Found A Hat

Jon Klassen

Animals Fiction
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The Rock From The Sky

Jon Klassen

Animals Fiction
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The Hat Trilogy

I Want My Hat Back

Jon Klassen

Animals Fiction
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The Hat Trilogy

This Is Not My Hat

Jon Klassen

Animals Fiction
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The Skull

Jon Klassen

Courage Fantasy
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The Shapes Trilogy

Triangle

Jon Klassen, Mac Barnett

Fiction Friendship
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Pax

Journey Home

Sara Pennypacker, Jon Klassen

Adventure Animals
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Extra Yarn

Jon Klassen, Mac Barnett

Award Winners Fiction
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The Nest

Kenneth Oppel, Jon Klassen

Disability Representation Family
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How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney?

Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen

Holidays Humor
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Sam & Dave Dig A Hole

Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen

Adventure Award Winners
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place

The Mysterious Howling

Maryrose Wood, Jon Klassen

Animals Fiction
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The Lions' Run

Jon Klassen, Sara Pennypacker

Animals Courage
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The Shapes Trilogy

Square

Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen

Art Friendship
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Pax

Pax

Sara Pennypacker, Jon Klassen

Adventure Animals
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Cats' Night Out

Jon Klassen, Caroline Stutson

Animals Cats
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Jon Klassen, Mac Barnett

Animals Classics
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House Held Up by Trees

Ted Kooser, Jon Klassen

Environment Family
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The Dark

Lemony Snicket, Jon Klassen

Courage Emotions
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All the Wrong Questions

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Lemony Snicket, Jon Klassen, Holly Black, Libba Bray, Ira Glass, Sophie Blackall, Stephin Merritt, Chris Kluwe, Wesley Stace, Sook-Yin Lee, Rachel Maddow, Seth, Jon Scieszka, Terry Gross, Sarah Vowell

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The Hat Trilogy

We Found A Hat

By: Jon Klassen
Two turtles are wandering through the desert when they stumble upon something amazing: a hat. It is a very good hat, and it looks absolutely perfect on both of them. There is just one big problem. There are two turtles, but there is only one hat. Because they want to be fair, the turtles decide it is best to leave the hat behind and forget all about it. But as the sun sets and the desert sky fills with stars, it becomes clear that one of the turtles might not be able to let it go. Step into a quiet, funny desert adventure filled with subtle humor and expressive eyes. This clever tale explores friendship, fairness, and the quiet temptation of a really great accessory. Will the turtles find a way to share, or will the hat come between them?
Animals Fiction Friendship Humor Sharing Picture Books
6-8 Years 53 Pages
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By: Jon Klassen
Turtle has found the absolute perfect spot to stand. It is his favorite place in the world, and he never wants to leave. He likes it so much that he invites his friend Armadillo to come over and stand there with him. But as soon as Armadillo arrives, he gets a very strange, uncomfortable feeling about this spot. Meanwhile, high above them, a giant rock is falling. Get ready for a hilarious and suspenseful story where timing is everything. With deadpan humor and brilliant visual comedy, this tale explores fate, friendship, and that funny feeling you get when something just isn't quite right. Watch closely as the characters narrowly avoid disaster and argue over the best places to stand. It is a wildly original adventure that will keep you laughing until the very end.
Animals Fiction Friendship Humor Problem Solving Picture Books
6-8 Years 97 Pages
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The Hat Trilogy

I Want My Hat Back

By: Jon Klassen
Bear has lost his hat, and he wants it back. It is a very good hat, and he misses it dearly. Patiently and politely, Bear walks through the forest, asking every animal he meets if they have seen it. He asks the fox, the frog, the turtle, and the snake. Each animal says no, though some give very suspicious answers! Just as Bear is ready to give up hope and lie down in the grass, a deer asks him a simple question. Suddenly, Bear remembers exactly where he saw his beloved hat. This hilarious, perfectly paced mystery will have you shouting at the pages as you spot the clues Bear misses. With clever illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments, this story is a brilliant exploration of honesty, memory, and what happens when a very large bear finally loses his patience.
Animals Fiction Honesty Humor Mystery Picture Books
6-8 Years 39 Pages
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The Hat Trilogy

This Is Not My Hat

By: Jon Klassen
A tiny fish is swimming as fast as he can, wearing a perfectly round, light blue hat. It fits him beautifully, but there is one small problem: the hat does not belong to him. He stole it from a very large, sleeping fish. The tiny fish is absolutely certain he will get away with his crime. He is confident that the big fish will never wake up, never notice the hat is gone, and certainly never figure out who took it. But as the tiny fish brags about his flawless escape plan, the pictures tell a completely different story. Dive into a brilliant, laugh-out-loud underwater mystery where the illustrations reveal the hilarious truth behind the narrator's bold claims. This clever tale about honesty and consequences will have you giggling at the sneaky suspense and the unforgettable conclusion.
Animals Fiction Fish Humor Oceans Picture Books
6-8 Years 41 Pages
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Otilla runs away and discovers an old mansion where a talking skull lives. The skull guards a secret that only reveals itself when night falls. As Otilla explores the eerie house, she learns that courage can be found in the most unexpected places, and that listening to the quiet voices around us can change everything. The story balances gentle suspense with warm humor, inviting young readers to confront fear while embracing curiosity.
Courage Fantasy Friendship Mystery Picture Books
6-8 Years 113 Pages
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The Shapes Trilogy

Triangle

By: Jon Klassen , Mac Barnett
Meet Triangle, a sneaky shape with very pointy corners and a mischievous plan. He lives in a house shaped like a triangle, surrounded by triangular objects, but today he is leaving his pointy world to visit his best friend, Square. Triangle has decided to play a very sneaky trick on his perfectly even buddy. He creeps past the triangular rocks, through the shapes without names, and into Square's blocky neighborhood just to hiss like a snake and give him a scare. But Square is not going to let him get away with it that easily. He chases Triangle all the way back home, determined to play a trick of his own. But there is just one problem: Square's wide body might not fit through Triangle's skinny door. You will laugh out loud as you watch these two stubborn friends try to outsmart each other in a hilariously clever battle of shapes.
Fiction Friendship Humor Picture Books Shapes
6-8 Years 46 Pages
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By: Sara Pennypacker , Jon Klassen
It has been a whole year since Peter and his beloved pet fox, Pax, were last together. Once completely inseparable, the two now walk very different paths. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a tiny litter of kits, and Pax is focused on keeping his new family safe in a harsh and dangerous world. Meanwhile, Peter is struggling with the heavy weight of grief and loneliness after the war. Seeking a new purpose, he leaves his adopted home to join the Water Warriors, a dedicated group working to heal the scarred and broken land. But when one of Pax's young kits falls desperately ill, the devoted fox knows exactly who he must turn to for help. He seeks out the one human he trusts above all others. Even as Peter tries to guard his fragile heart against more pain, the deep bond he shares with his old friend proves impossible to ignore. You will be swept away as both boy and fox embark on separate but intertwined journeys toward healing, finding their way back home, and ultimately, back to each other.
Adventure Animals Family Friendship Nature
9-12 Years 288 Pages
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By: Jon Klassen , Mac Barnett
Imagine finding a box of yarn that never empties. That is exactly what happens to a girl named Annabelle in a cold, quiet town where everything is gray or white. With her magical yarn, she starts knitting a colorful sweater for herself. But she has extra yarn. So she knits a sweater for her dog. And then for her neighbor. And then for things that do not even wear sweaters, like houses and mailboxes. Soon, the whole town is wrapped in bright, warm colors. But a greedy archduke hears about this impossible box of yarn and decides he must have it for himself. Will Annabelle be able to protect her magic box, or will the cold grayness return? This cozy story shows how one small act of sharing can change the whole world around you.
Award Winners Fiction Kindness Magic Picture Books
6-8 Years 40 Pages
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By: Kenneth Oppel , Jon Klassen
For most kids, summer means sunshine and freedom. But for Steve, it is a season filled with deep anxiety. His newborn baby brother is fighting to survive, his parents are exhausted, and a massive, ominous wasp nest is growing just outside his house. Then, the dreams begin. A mysterious, glowing wasp queen appears to Steve while he sleeps, offering a chilling promise: she can fix his sick baby brother. Desperate to help his family, Steve thinks his prayers have finally been answered. All he has to do is say yes. But Steve soon realizes that yes is a powerful and dangerous word. As the strange angels from his dreams reveal their true, terrifying nature, Steve must uncover their real plan before time runs out. This haunting, beautifully illustrated gothic mystery explores the intense bonds of family, the nature of fear, and what it truly means to be perfect. Dive into a suspenseful, eerie masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat as Steve battles both his own worries and a very real, buzzing threat.
Disability Representation Family Fantasy Monsters Mystery
9-12 Years 22 Pages
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By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen
Have you ever stopped to wonder exactly how Santa Claus gets inside your house on Christmas Eve? It is one of the greatest mysteries of the holiday season! Does he slide down the chimney feetfirst, or does he dive in headfirst? And what happens if his round belly gets stuck halfway down? But wait, what if your house does not even have a chimney? Does Santa flatten himself out like a piece of paper and slide right under the front door? Or maybe he magically shrinks down and pours himself straight out of the kitchen faucet! Packed with hilarious theories and brilliant deadpan humor, this festive adventure explores all the ridiculous and highly plausible ways Santa might be pulling off his midnight deliveries. Get ready to laugh out loud as you discover the magical, shape-shifting secrets behind the most famous jolly man in a red suit.
Holidays Humor Imagination Problem Solving Picture Books
6-8 Years 33 Pages
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By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen
Have you ever wanted to find something truly amazing? That's exactly what Sam and Dave decide to do! They grab their shovels and set out to dig the most spectacular hole ever, hoping to unearth a remarkable treasure. With their trusty dog by their side, they dig deep, deep down. They dig past rocks and roots, always sure that something incredible is just a little further. But even after digging for a very long time, they don't find a single diamond, or a dinosaur bone, or even a giant cookie! Will Sam and Dave ever find the spectacular treasure they're looking for? Sometimes, what you're searching for might be right where you least expect it. Join Sam and Dave on their digging adventure and discover how their day turns out to be amazing in a surprising way!
Adventure Award Winners Fiction Humor Imagination Picture Books
6-8 Years 41 Pages
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place

The Mysterious Howling

By: Maryrose Wood , Jon Klassen
Fifteen-year-old Miss Penelope Lumley is a proud graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females. Armed with her excellent education and a collection of uplifting sayings, she is ready to take on her very first job as a governess at the grand Ashton Place. But nothing could have prepared her for her new students. Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia are not your average children. They howl at the moon, chase squirrels, and have a terrible habit of chewing on shoes. They have been raised by wolves! Now, it is up to Penelope to teach these wild siblings how to behave like proper, civilized children. And she must do it quickly, because Lady Constance is hosting a magnificent Christmas ball, and the children are expected to make a flawless debut. Step into a hilarious, clever historical mystery packed with quirky characters and wild antics. As Penelope works to tame her unruly charges, she begins to uncover strange secrets hiding in the shadows of the estate. Can she transform these wild pups into perfect ladies and gentlemen before the big party?
Animals Fiction Humor Mystery
9-12 Years 274 Pages
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By: Jon Klassen , Sara Pennypacker
In a small French village occupied by enemy soldiers during World War II, an orphaned boy named Lucas DuBois is tired of being called a coward. The other boys at the orphanage tease him constantly, but Lucas secretly longs to prove his bravery. His chance finally arrives when he rescues a litter of helpless kittens from local bullies and hides them in an abandoned stable. There, he discovers he is not alone. He meets Alice, a fierce girl secretly hiding her beloved horse from the German troops. As Lucas and Alice form an unexpected bond, he soon realizes that their quiet village is full of dangerous secrets. From a priest passing coded messages for the Resistance to a neighbor sheltering a Jewish family, ordinary people are taking extraordinary risks every day. Surrounded by these quiet heroes, Lucas must look deep within himself to find his own courage. He will have to decide just how much he is willing to risk to protect the innocent lives depending on him.
Animals Courage Friendship
9-12 Years 288 Pages
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The Shapes Trilogy

Square

By: Mac Barnett , Jon Klassen
Square is a very hard worker. Every single day, he goes down into his underground cave, pushes square blocks of stone up to the surface, and adds them to his neat pile. He thinks his life is simple. But one day, his friend Circle floats by and admires his pile. She praises him for being a brilliant sculptor and demands that he carve a perfect portrait of her out of stone. Square is terrified. He is just a block-pusher, not an artist, and carving a perfect circle out of a square block seems completely impossible. You will watch poor Square struggle, chiseling away at the hard stone as he desperately tries to create a masterpiece for his friend. Will he figure out how to make a perfect circle, or will he disappoint his biggest fan? This funny story shows that art is truly in the eye of the beholder.
Art Friendship Humor Picture Books Shapes
6-8 Years 41 Pages
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Pax

Pax

By: Sara Pennypacker , Jon Klassen
Since the day Peter rescued him as a tiny kit, the clever fox Pax and his boy have been absolutely inseparable. They understand each other perfectly and share an unbreakable bond. But their peaceful life shatters when the unimaginable happens. Peter's father enlists in the military because of an approaching war, and he forces Peter to abandon Pax in the wild. Relocated to his grandfather's house three hundred miles away, Peter is overwhelmed by a heavy, aching grief. He knows deep down that he is not where he belongs. Driven by intense love and loyalty, Peter bravely strikes out on his own into the dangerous, war-torn wilderness to find his fox. At the same time, Pax is waiting steadfastly for his boy, embarking on his own incredible discoveries and learning how to survive. You will be deeply moved by this breathtaking middle grade fiction story told from dual perspectives. It is a powerful and beautifully written adventure about friendship, loyalty, and the hidden costs of war. Follow this unforgettable journey to see if a boy and his fox can find their way back to one another.
Adventure Animals Courage Emotions Friendship
9-12 Years 237 Pages
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By: Jon Klassen , Caroline Stutson
When the sun goes down and the city lights up, the real fun begins. Two cats step out onto Easy Street and start to groove to the beat. But they aren't alone for long! Soon, four cats are tapping their paws, then six are joining the rhythm, and before you know it, twenty felines are forming a massive conga line across the rooftops and fire escapes. Get ready for a toe-tapping, finger-snapping night on the town. This lively story combines a fun introduction to music and dance with a clever counting challenge. As the cats waltz, tango, and jive through the city streets, you can practice counting by twos and search for hidden numbers on every page. Put on your dancing shoes and see what happens when these cool cats take over the night!
Animals Cats Dancing Fiction Music Numbers Picture Books
6-8 Years 32 Pages
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By: Jon Klassen , Mac Barnett
Once upon a time, there was a bridge. And living right underneath that bridge was a terrible, very hungry troll! When the three Billy Goats Gruff decide they want to clip-clop across the bridge to reach the delicious green grass on the other side, the troll starts dreaming of a tasty goat dinner. But this troll is about to learn a hard lesson: never underestimate a goat! Get ready for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud twist on the classic fairy tale. With perfectly timed jokes and sneaky, savvy goats, you will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens when the biggest goat finally meets the hungry troll. Will the troll get his dinner, or will the goats get the last laugh? Cross the bridge to find out!
Animals Classics Fairy Tales Humor Picture Books
6-8 Years 48 Pages
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By: Ted Kooser , Jon Klassen
When a family first builds their new house, the father clears away every single tree on the perfect, tidy lawn. He wants nothing but neat grass, pulling up any wild sprouts that blow in from the surrounding woods. But his children love the wild trees nearby, spending their days playing in the thick, shady bushes. Years pass, the children grow up and move away, and eventually, the father leaves too. The house stands empty and alone. Without anyone to pull up the sprouting seeds, the forest slowly begins to creep back into the yard. This beautifully illustrated, poetic story captures the quiet, unstoppable power of nature. Watch as the wild world reclaims its space, gently lifting the forgotten house into the canopy. It is a thoughtful, breathtaking journey about the passage of time, the changing seasons of life, and the awe-inspiring strength of the natural world.
Environment Family Fiction Nature Trees Picture Books
6-8 Years 33 Pages
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By: Lemony Snicket , Jon Klassen
The dark lives in the exact same creaky house as a young boy named Laszlo. Most of the time, the dark stays safely hidden down in the basement, and Laszlo is very careful not to visit it. You probably know exactly how Laszlo feels when the sun goes down and the shadows stretch across the walls. But one night, the dark steps out of the basement and comes right into Laszlo's bedroom to pay him a visit. You will follow Laszlo as he bravely listens to a mysterious voice and walks through his own home to confront his biggest fear. This beautifully told story helps you understand that things hiding in the shadows are not always as scary as they seem. It is a gentle and reassuring tale about finding courage when you need it the most.
Courage Emotions Fiction Handling Big Emotions Picture Books
6-8 Years 32 Pages
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Reports 7-13

By: Lemony Snicket , Jon Klassen , Holly Black , Libba Bray , Ira Glass , Sophie Blackall , Stephin Merritt , Chris Kluwe , Wesley Stace , Sook-Yin Lee , Rachel Maddow , Seth , Jon Scieszka , Terry Gross , Sarah Vowell
Jump into the mystery Paintings are tumbling off walls, a very loud dog has vanished without a trace, and a spooky figure is roaming the pier at midnight. The strange town of Stain'd-By-The-Sea is filled with peculiar happenings, and a young apprentice named Lemony Snicket is the only one who can figure out what is really going on. But he cannot do it alone. He needs your sharp eyes and clever mind to help crack the cases. Why you will love it If you enjoy solving puzzles and uncovering secrets, this collection of thirteen mini-mysteries will put your detective skills to the ultimate test. You will get to examine the evidence, listen to the bizarre suspects, and try to piece together the truth before the culprits get away. Once you think you have solved the crime, you can flip to the back of the book to see if your deductions match the real answers. Who it is for Perfect for young sleuths who love interactive stories and quirky characters. Whether you are already a fan of Lemony Snicket's unfortunate tales or you are looking for a brand new puzzle to solve, these quick and clever cases will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Humor Mystery Short Stories
9-12 Years 92 Pages
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