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In this post you will find links and resources for a Jan Brett author study. These books and activities are appropriate to share in a classroom or for your homeschool! This guide provides book recommendations, reading resources, author links, and projects.
The delightfully entertaining and beautifully illustrated books by Jan Brett will inspire young writers and artists as you share the love of reading with your child. Children from preschool through elementary ages will love the sweet stories and fun adventures with the familiar and gentle characters created by Jan Brett.
Related Article: Benefits of an Author Study and How To Create Your Own
Book List
I would recommend choosing your child’s favorite Jan Brett book along with at least two new titles to explore. These lovely books are short and surprising for young readers. You may want to choose a few books to read over and over or pick out several and go on new adventures every day!
  The Mitten |   Town Mouse, Country Mouse |   Hedgie Blasts Off |
  Three Snow Bears |   The Hat |   Trouble with Trolls |
  Fritz and the Beautiful Horses |   Mossy |   The Turnip |
For a full list of titles see Jan Brett’s Amazon Page
Meet Jan Brett
Jan Brett’s Official Website  features books, activities, printables, and media by and about Jan Brett. Don’t miss the monthly Hedge a gram to hear Brett talk about her latest projects!
Wikipedia is another source for information about Brett’s life and books.
Questions from elementary students about Brett’s books, illustrations, and writing process – Scholastic Interview
Meet Jan Brett on YouTube
Author Activity
Use your printable pack to make a timeline or author biography about Jan Brett. Look up facts together or have an older child research on her own. Be sure to check the author bio in your books!
Read in Different Ways
Jan Brett’s books are fantastic bedtime stories and so snuggle up and read on the couch. Since you’ll be enjoying several titles, try a few other ways of reading (or re-reading) and see the characters and settings come to life!
Watch a Read-Aloud on YouTube
Listen to Jan Brett read The Mitten as well as talk about her other characters and illustrations on her official YouTube Channel.
Find more of Jan Brett’s books read alouds on YouTube.
Read Along
Find picture book kits at your library or purchase them online:
Annie and the Wild Animals Read Along
The Umbrella Book and CD
The Hat Book and CD
The Twelve Days of Christmas Book and CD
Or purchase Audible books from Jan Brett’s official Amazon store to read along with your favorite titles.
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Start with two free books from Audible.
Activities and Projects
A list of ideas about what to write, play, and create to bring your Author Study together. These activities will go well with your printable.
Write
Write a fan letter to the author telling her about your Author Study and your favorite book! Use Jan Brett’s Mailing Address or send an email.
Write a new story featuring the characters and themes from 2 or more of the stories you read. What would happen if Hedgie got stuck in The Mitten? What if The Three Snow Bears switched places with the City Mouse or Country Mouse?
Create a venn diagram and talk about the similarities and differences between two stories. Free printable Venn Diagram
Play
Host a character party! Use the free printable party invitations and checklist to invite your friends, family, or stuffed animals and dress as a character with free printable masks.
Make finger puppets with these free printables. Have characters from different stories meet, recreate each story, or have fun creating a story of your own!
Print, color, and play games from Jan Brett’s website. Find cards, math, mazes, and more!
Create
Learn to draw the characters from Jan Brett herself! Tutorials for dozens of characters can be found on Brett’s website.
Make a mural or collage of all your favorite characters with free printables.
Draw a comic strip featuring familiar characters or make new characters of your own!
Don’t forget to pick up your free 8 page printable pack from this post!
What’s your favorite Jan Brett book? Leave a comment below.
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Ashley helps parents who want to homeschool find the resources they need to successfully teach their children. Ashley is a former teacher, current homeschooler, published author, and designer behind Circle Time with Miss Fox printables as well as the creator of this website, The Homeschool Resource Room.
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