Books by Jan Brett

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Book SynopsisLittle Teeka thought she had to be firm with the reindeer to get them ready for Santa's important flight, but when her bossy yelling only got their antlerstangled up, she knew she had to try something different.Beautifully conceived and finely wrought. -- Booklist (starred review)Brett's precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book. -- Kirkus ReviewsAA? sweet Christmas fantasy that shows Brett at her best. -- Publishers WeeklyThis tale with its humorous close-ups of stubborn reindeer and a sharp child protagonist should prove popular at story hours. -- School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Bestseller!A group of clever animals find an unusual but warm and furry home during Alaska's long winter in Jan Brett's newest snowy adventure.Cozy is the softest musk ox in Alaska, with the warmest fur you ever did feel. When a storm hits while he's separated from his family, he starts to feel lonely—but not for long. As the snow piles up, animals start to notice just how warm and cozy Cozy really is! One mama lemming has a bright idea . . . maybe the best place to spend the winter is under Cozy's fur!As more and more animals burrow in, Cozy adds to the house rules: quiet voices, gentle thumping, claws to yourself, no biting, and no pouncing. That seems easy enough . . . until the lemmings, snowshoe hare, snowy owl, arctic fox, and wolverine begin to bicker. Luckily, signs of spring soon appear, and that means Cozy can find his herd and his new friends can head to their summer homes. But not before promi

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Book SynopsisThis lovable companion to Jan Brett''s instant New York Times bestselling winter classic, Cozy, shows that kindness and cleverness can capture a heart.After losing a test of strength to another musk ox in his herd, Cozy is convinced he’ll never impress his crush, Lofti.   But while he’s sulking, he learns of a bigger concern. His friend Bella, a beluga whale, is still playing in an inlet even though it’s cold enough for ice to form and block her way out.   Cozy races to the inlet and, sure enough, Bella is in trouble. Luckily, Cozy thinks of a new way to use his strong legs and tough horns that might help save Bella and win Lofti’s heart as well. Jan Brett''s newest story about this lovable character shows how helping your friends is always the right thing to do—no matter who is watching. 

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Book SynopsisA striking rendition of Alice in Wonderland transported to a shimmering Alaskan tundra, in Jan Brett''s rich signature style.When Alice spies a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hippity-hopping down a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier, she knows she must follow him. And so she pops down the rabbit hole, into a world of absurd personalities, topsy-turvy action, and laugh-out-loud silliness. Favorite characters like Cheshire Cat and the Duchess and King and Queen come to life as vibrant animals native to Alaska making this classic tale shine through a fresh lens, certain to appeal to readers of all ages.

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Book SynopsisA rollicking animal-chase fable set on the African plains, with a lift-the-flap surprise, from New York Times bestseller Jan Brett—now in a board book edition!Honeyguide and Honey Badger have always been partners. When the honeyguide finds honeycomb and the honey badger cracks it open with his strong claws, they share the sweetness. That is how it has always been.Until one day, greedy Badger gulps down all the honey! Honeyguide is not happy and all of the animals hear about. To be certain this won''t happen again, the next day she leads Badger on a rollicking trek, but this time Badger is in for a not-so-sweet surprise!

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Book SynopsisJan Brett''s intricate illustrations make a stunning picture book of a favorite story--this time featuring Noah''s granddaughter. As the floodwaters rise, she helps take the animals onto the ark and get them settled down. But it''s not easy when giraffes are sleeping next to pandas and lions are curled up with turkeys. Finally the gentle rocking of the ark lulls them all to sleep until the waters recede and Grandpa Noah, his family, and all the animals leave the ark. This simple telling, combined with extraordinary illustrations of every animal imaginable, makes On Noah''s Ark perfect for young and old.

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestselling striking under-the-sea version of Goldilocks with bonus storytelling in the borders, as only Jan Brett could create. When Kiniro, a young mermaid, comes upon a gorgeous house made of seashells and coral, she is so curious that she goes inside. She’s thrilled to find a just-right breakfast, pretty little chair, and, best of all, a comfy bed that rocks in the current.   But when the Octopus family returns home, they are not happy to find that someone has been eating their food and breaking their things. Baby has the biggest shock when she finds the mermaid asleep in her bed! Luckily, shock turns to happiness when Kiniro gives her a thoughtful gift before escaping from the twenty-four arms coming her way.   Vibrant, intricate scenes of an underwater paradise transport this classic fairy tale to a magical setting inspired by the seas off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Along with fun details that enri

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Book SynopsisA Reading Rainbow Feature TitleZum, zum, buzz.... zum, zum, buzz...What's that strange buzz coming from the double bass? Berlioz has no time to investigate, because he and his bear orchestra are due at the gala ball in the village square at eight. But Berlioz is so worried about his buzzing bass that he steers the mule and his bandwagon full of magicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.Time is running out, and if a rooster, a cat, a billy goat, a plow horse, and an ox can't rescue the bandwagon, who can?As the suspense mounts, intricate borders reveal the village animals making their way to the square one by one. When the clock chimes eight, the animals, ready to dance, have filled the square-but there's no sign of Berlioz.Jan Brett's glorious illustrations invite the eye to linger over exquisite details and humorous nuances that enhance the story. This delightful cumulative tale is one that will be looked at again and again.

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Book SynopsisLittle Teeka thought she had to be firm with the reindeer to get them ready for Santa's important flight, but when her bossy yelling only got their antlerstangled up, she knew she had to try something different.Beautifully conceived and finely wrought. -- Booklist (starred review)Brett's precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book. -- Kirkus ReviewsAA? sweet Christmas fantasy that shows Brett at her best. -- Publishers WeeklyThis tale with its humorous close-ups of stubborn reindeer and a sharp child protagonist should prove popular at story hours. -- School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisIt all begins when Comet walks away from the lighthouse close to his birthplace on Nantucket Island. He visits a garden, a bookstore, a boat, and a party, and at each place he gets into trouble and loses one of his lives. Comet starts to worry. He longs for a home, a place where he’ll be safe. Will he find one before he uses up all nine lives?

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Book SynopsisTired of their own lives and hoping to trade them in for something better, the Town Mouse and the Country Mouse switch places and discover the unexpected hazards of their new worlds, in a beautifully illustrated rendition of the classic fable. Reprint.

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Book SynopsisWhen the Gingerbread Baby and his band of instruments play their sweetest Christmas tunes for the town, they are in for a surprise. Their delicious sugary scent makes the audience’s taste buds tingle, sparking an epic gingerbread chase. With the help of Matti, the Gingerbread Baby and his friends find the perfect hiding spot: the Christmas tree in the centre of town! Jan Brett fans love this latest installment in her Gingerbread Baby series, and in board, it’s perfect for the youngest readers at Christmas.Trade Review"Fans of Brett's intricately detailed illustration style will find this a sweet treat."—Kirkus Reviews"Brett celebrates the holidays with the cheery hero of Gingerbread Baby and Gingerbread Friends and his friend Matti...In her signature style, Brett frames her pages with intricate themed borders...featuring candies, gingerbread, and ornate loops of icing, they look good enough to eat."—Publishers Weekly"In this third book about Gingerbread Baby, the cookie takes part in the town's Christmas Festival. Matti bakes a batch of gingerbread instruments, and Gingerbread Baby takes the stage with his band."—School Library Journal "Problem: the Gingerbread Baby doesn't have a group of musicians with whom to perform in the Christmas Festival. His (human) friend Matti's solution: bake a band! New problem: the band looks dangerously delicious. Will gingerbread be gingertoast?....a gift that keeps on giving."—Horn Book

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Book SynopsisEverybody loves the story of curious Goldilocks who made herself quite at home in the house of the three bears. Jan Brett’s lavish illustrations for this classic tale, full of details and surprises, gives this edition a special flair. Children will marvel at the enchanted world created herein. Like many other Jan Brett classics including The Hat, The Mitten, and The Easter Egg, this sturdy format is built to last.Trade Review"Brett's paintings are marked by unusual clarity and brightness, but also by humor. . . . This is a delight." -Booklist, starred review"A charming new edition of a favorite nursery tale. . . Perfect to share with individual or group, this belongs on everyone's list." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Book SynopsisJan Brett's take on this Christmas classic is a visual masterpiece!The quintessential holiday poem tells the tale of Christmas's most anticipated visitor, complete with dashing reindeer and gleaming presents. Jan Brett expands on the magical spirit of the classic poem in her beautiful imagining of the iconic story of Santa's visit (spunky elves and reindeer escapades included!). Complete with her classic borders and detailed picturesque scenes, the board book edition of this holiday staple will be perfect for reading aloud in merry excitement.Another holiday keepsake from a master. - Publishers Weekly, starred review

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