Age: K-2nd grade

A perfect example of an oblivious narrator that can't possibly predict the ending, although the readers/listeners certainly can. This type of narration is perfect for building a delightful experience around reading because children can develop pride in predicting the ending when the narrator certainly cannot.

Simple illustrations put extreme focus on the details like the tiny hat, the building suspense, and the Big Fish's pursuant, slitted eyes.

Better than I Want My Hat Back? Surprisingly, yes!