Sam gets a hat and puts it in all the wrong places. First the hat goes on his foot, then on Whiskers the cat, then on the teddy. At last the hat goes on Sam's head, but it drops over his eyes. Sam cannot see and bumps the door. Each page repeats the shout, "No, Sam! No!" for silly fun. Part of the Silly Sam series, where Sam does everything the funny wrong way and pictures carry the joke.
This is a Level 1 book on Meadow Island: first words and 6-page picture books (2–8 words per page) for pre-readers. It is narrated, and each word lights up as it is read aloud. In the app your child can read it, listen to it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.
Four ways to enjoy this story
Read
Every word ready to help.
Read to me
Listen while each word lights up.
Record me
Read aloud, then play it back.
Quiz
No mistakes wins a star.
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Questions about Sam's Silly Hat
Is "Sam's Silly Hat" free to read?
Yes. "Sam's Silly Hat" is one of the two free Class Readers books. Read it in the app with no subscription, or try it in your browser.
What reading level is "Sam's Silly Hat"?
It is a Level 1 book on Meadow Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: first words and 6-page picture books (2–8 words per page) for pre-readers.
How does read-along work in "Sam's Silly Hat"?
This book is narrated. On narrated pages each word lights up as it is spoken, karaoke style. Your child can also record their own reading and finish with a short quiz.
What age is "Sam's Silly Hat" for?
Level 1 books suit children who are starting to read, usually around ages 3–6, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
