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The Magic Hat

by Mem Fox · 2002

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One fine day, from out of town—and without any warning at all—a magic hat appears in the sky. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands. Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant playful animals. And then a wizard arrives. . . .

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With irresistible rhyming language and bright, whimsical illustrations, this perfect read-aloud by internationally acclaimed author Mem Fox will weave its way into the hearts of young children everywhere.

Genre
fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of thiswitchwitchMore like thisLess of this
Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisimaginationimaginationMore like thisLess of thiswizardswizardsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
AustraliaAustraliaMore like thisLess of this
Mood
funnyfunnyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages
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rhymingrhymingMore like thisLess of thispoetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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