Jan Brett

Ages 0-10+
I love Jan Brett this time of year because so many of her books have that warm, cozy, holiday feel. Her art is so detailed and careful and her stories are so fun and interesting, that children from many ages can fall in love with her work. Many of her books are available in a board book version so be sure to check that area in the library and book store when looking to read to infants and toddlers. Jan is a fun author to study because she has so many books. She has traveled around the world and brings the flavor of different countries and stories to life for little ones. Her website is full of fun games, activities, coloring pages, printables, videos and more. After reading her books, visit her website with your child and print pictures of the story characters for retelling. Retelling is a fun and interactive way to help your child practice many sophisticated comprehension strategies. You be one of the characters and help model for them so they learn how to retell. Cut out the characters and glue them on popsicle sticks so your little one can play with the story over and over again. You can even help your child send Jan Brett an e-mail. I have e-mailed her in the past, and received a personal response. This is a fun way for your child to become more deeply involved with her stories. Have them come up with a few questions to ask her and see how she responds! She also travels around the country frequently so keep track of where she is heading so you can go see her and get your child's book autographed when she's in your area.
Pick up some of her Christmas books this holiday season and enjoy!

Christmas Books By Jan Brett:
Christmas Treasury
Christmas Trolls
The Wild Christmas Reindeer
Who's That Knocking On Christmas Eve?
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Night Before Christmas

My Favorites By Jan Brett:
The Mitten
The Hat
The Gingerbread Baby
The Umbrella
Daisy Comes Home
Hedgie's Surprise
Berlioz the Bear
Honey... Honey... Lion!
On Noah's Ark
Town Mouse, Country Mouse

Check Out Her Website:
www.janbrett.com