Finders Keepers

Illustrated by Keiko Kasza
Fans of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie will love this new preschool gem from beloved storyteller Keiko Kasza


A hat is not just a hat in these woods!

From tree branch to stream to flower patch—wherever the hat lands, someone knows exactly what to do with it and exclaims, “Finders, keepers!”

But this red hat doesn’t stay in one place for long, and everyone will be surprised by what happens to it in the end.

Youngsters will be delighted by the silly scenes and clever twists and turns in this charming circular story.

Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan, where she lived with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Her uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. She then married an American, making the United States her home ever since. After publishing five children’s books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for 14 years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons. View titles by Keiko Kasza
“Kasza's customary mix of media—colored pencil, gouache, and oil pastels—ably showcases the rich, vibrant colors of the woods and brings its energetic inhabitants to life . . . With silly scenarios and a surprise ending to tickle young readers, this circular story makes a terrific storytime read.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Humorous touches, a brief text with its irresistible opportunities for readers to join in, sustained suspense, and a twist ending make this charming tale a perfect read-aloud.”—School Library Journal

“Kasza creates another storytime winner, with a plot that the preschool set can follow and enjoy, here echoing traditional tales but with entertaining and unexpected surprises along the way.”—The Horn Book

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Fans of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie will love this new preschool gem from beloved storyteller Keiko Kasza


A hat is not just a hat in these woods!

From tree branch to stream to flower patch—wherever the hat lands, someone knows exactly what to do with it and exclaims, “Finders, keepers!”

But this red hat doesn’t stay in one place for long, and everyone will be surprised by what happens to it in the end.

Youngsters will be delighted by the silly scenes and clever twists and turns in this charming circular story.

Author

Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan, where she lived with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Her uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. She then married an American, making the United States her home ever since. After publishing five children’s books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for 14 years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons. View titles by Keiko Kasza

Praise

“Kasza's customary mix of media—colored pencil, gouache, and oil pastels—ably showcases the rich, vibrant colors of the woods and brings its energetic inhabitants to life . . . With silly scenarios and a surprise ending to tickle young readers, this circular story makes a terrific storytime read.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Humorous touches, a brief text with its irresistible opportunities for readers to join in, sustained suspense, and a twist ending make this charming tale a perfect read-aloud.”—School Library Journal

“Kasza creates another storytime winner, with a plot that the preschool set can follow and enjoy, here echoing traditional tales but with entertaining and unexpected surprises along the way.”—The Horn Book

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