“This lesson plan is designed to be used in conjunction with I Want My Hat Back. Amnesty International worked in partnership with CILIP to award the Amnesty CILIP Honour commendation to one book from each of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal shortlists, that most distinctively illuminated, upheld or celebrated human rights.
This picture book tells the story of a bear whose hat has gone and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, but just as he begins to lose hope, lying flat on his back in despair, a deer comes by and asks a rather obvious question that suddenly sparks the bear’s memory and renews his search with a vengeance. This book, told completely in dialogue, explores concepts of lying, stealing and justice.
These notes have been created to support children aged 3-7 years to explore the characters, storyline and issues in this book. However, this book could also be used with 7-9 year olds.”
