That’s Not a Hat! | A story about the love of hats [Read Aloud]

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In today’s Storytime lesson, we read the delightful book “That’s Not a Hat” by Marty, which follows a fun adventure where Daddy and the children search for a hat while running errands. Throughout their journey, they encounter various items that are humorously mistaken for hats, such as bananas, an octopus, and a cake, before finally discovering the right place to find a hat at the haberdasher. The lesson encourages children to enjoy reading and share stories with friends.
  1. What funny things did Daddy see that were not hats?
  2. Where did Daddy and the children finally find a hat?
  3. What was your favorite part of the story?

Welcome to Storytime!

Hello, friends! How are you today? Is the sun shining where you are? It’s a bright and sunny day here, and it’s perfect for playing outside. Are you ready to read a fun story with us?

Today’s Story: “That’s Not a Hat”

We have a book called “That’s Not a Hat” by Marty. Let’s see what happens in the story!

Looking for a Hat

Daddy says, “It’s time to do our errands. Put on your coats and your hats.” But oh no! Where is Daddy’s hat? We need to find a new one while we’re out.

First Stop: The Greengrocer

We go to the greengrocer. Daddy sees something and says, “That’s not a hat. Those are bananas!” We put our groceries in the car and check our list. Where do we go next?

Next Stop: The Pet Shop

At the pet shop, Daddy points and says, “That’s not a hat. That’s an octopus!” We load up the car with our shopping and look at our list again. Where do we need to go next?

Next Stop: The Hardware Store

We visit the hardware store. Daddy laughs and says, “That’s not a hat. That’s a bucket!” We put our shopping in the car and check our list. Where do we go next?

Next Stop: The Garden Center

At the garden center, Daddy smiles and says, “That’s not a hat. That’s a plant!” We load up the car with our shopping and check our list. Where do we need to go next?

Next Stop: The Bakery

We stop at the bakery. Daddy chuckles and says, “That’s not a hat. That’s a cake!” We put our shopping in the car.

Finding the Hat

Daddy says, “I know where we need to go to find a hat.” The children shout, “The haberdasher!” Yes, that’s where we find a hat!

The End!

Wasn’t that a fun and silly story? If you liked it, tell your friends and read more stories with us. Remember to read lots of books and have fun!

Thank you for joining us today! See you next time. Bye-bye!

  • What was your favorite part of the story, and why did it make you laugh or smile?
  • Have you ever mistaken something for something else, like Daddy did with the hat? What happened, and how did you feel?
  • If you were going on an adventure to find a hat, where would you look first and why?
  1. Hat Hunt at Home: Go on a hat hunt in your house! Look around and find objects that could be funny hats. Try putting them on your head and see if they stay. Can you find something that looks like a hat but isn’t? Share your discoveries with your family and see who can find the silliest “hat.”

  2. Draw Your Own Story: Use your imagination to draw a picture of a place you might visit with Daddy. What funny object might Daddy mistake for a hat there? Draw the object on Daddy’s head and share your story with your friends or family. What other silly hats can you think of?

  3. Everyday Hat Spotting: When you go out with your family, look around and see if you can spot things that could be mistaken for hats. Maybe a lamp post, a tree, or even a cloud! Point them out and say, “That’s not a hat!” Just like in the story. How many can you find in one day?

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:

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Hi everyone! Welcome back to Storytime Family. How’s everyone doing? Is it nice and sunny where you are? It’s super sunny and warm here today, so we all get to go outside and enjoy some sunshine. I hope you’re ready to sit down and read with us. Today, we have a book called “That’s Not a Hat” by Marty.

First, let’s check it out, shall we?

“Daddy says it’s time to do our errands. Put on your coats and your hats. Oh no, where’s Daddy’s hat? We will have to find a new one while we’re out.”

The first stop is the greengrocer. “That’s not a hat,” Daddy says. “Those are bananas.” We load up the car with our shopping and look at our list. Where do we need to go next?

The next stop is the pet shop. “That’s not a hat,” Daddy says. “That’s an octopus.” We load up the car with our shopping and check our list again. Where do we need to go next?

The next stop is the hardware store. “That’s not a hat,” Daddy says. “That’s a bucket.” We load up the car with our shopping and look at our list. Where do we need to go next?

The next stop is the garden center. “That’s not a hat,” Daddy says. “That’s a plant.” We load up the car with our shopping and check our list. Where do we need to go next?

The next stop is the bakery. “That’s not a hat,” Daddy says. “That’s a cake.” We load up the car with our shopping.

Daddy says, “I know where we need to go to find a hat.”

“The haberdasher!” Yes, Daddy, the children shout. “That’s a hat!”

The end! That’s a pretty short and fun story, don’t you think? If you enjoyed this book, please give us a like and subscribe if you haven’t already. Click on the bell for more stories like this. Show the author some love by buying a copy of this book. The links to purchase it are in the description below.

Thank you so much for dropping by! We’ll see you back here soon. Take care and read lots of books by yourself!

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