FROM SARAH:

Nicki’s grandmother knits him a mitten that soon gets lost in the snow, but becomes a warm, expanding home for many animals. The preview drawings will enchant kids and help them guess what’s coming next!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In this bestselling modern classic, a young boy’s lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett’s beautiful retelling is a family favorite.

FROM SARAH:

Jan Brett’s signature side-panel illustrations and lush landscapes bring this energetic tale to life! With its rhythmic storytelling and rich visual details, this book invites readers to linger on every page and cheer as justice—sticky, golden, and delicious—is finally served.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The African plains provide a stunning environment for Jan Brett's latest animal adventure. For as long as anyone can remember, the honeyguide bird and the African honey badger have been partners when it comes to honey: Honeyguide finds the honeycomb, Badger breaks it open, and they share the sweetness inside.

But this day, Badger keeps all the honey for himself. Foolish Badger! In no time, Honeyguide leads Badger on a fast chase. Badger thinks it's for honey, but Honeyguide has a surprise waiting for her greedy friend.

FROM SARAH:

Jan Brett at her finest. This, along with The Mitten, are absolute must-haves for any home library.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes his nose in. He tries to pull it out, but the stocking gets stuck on his prickles--and the fun begins.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Christmas is Treva's favorite time of the year. But this year, decorations and presents are mysteriously disappearing. When Treva follows a small creature making off with the Christmas pudding, she discovers two irresistible trolls who want to have Christmas, but don't understand it.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit! That is until the aroma of gingerbread reaches the children, making them hungry.

That means it is time to run away. Clever Matti uses snow to disguise the gingerbread instruments while Gingerbread Baby leads the audience on a merry chase to the smartest hiding place ever--a giant Christmas tree.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Jan Brett creates an irresistible, mischievous character that kids will recognize in themselves. Jan transports us to a glorious Scandinavian landscape where a beautiful fall turns into a magnificent snowy winter. Her signature borders depict the troll family missing Rollo, and animals as appealing as those found in The Mitten.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Little 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 antlers tangled up, she knew she had to try something different.

FROM SARAH:

One of Jan Brett's best. Your kids will love being in on the secret of the *true* solution by peeking at the illustrations in the borders! A lovely display of dramatic irony, and just a lot of fun to read aloud.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In a rollicking, cumulative tale, a badger family and their friends–Hedgie, Mr. Ram and Vanya, the horse–struggle to pull up a giant turnip.

FROM SARAH:

Jan Brett is more famous for her winter Scandinavian tales, but this is one of my favorite springtime picks of hers! I love all the Hedgie books. :)

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Jan Brett's beloved character Hedgie stars in this charming story about a little Tomten who gets tired of porridge for breakfast and starts stealing Henny's eggs. But Henny wants a brood of chicks and she needs her eggs...

FROM SARAH:

Am I allowed to say this is one of Jan Brett's best? I'll say it anyway. Don't miss this lovely springtime read-aloud by one of RAR's very favorite illustrators.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Choose any book by Jan Brett, and you'll have a great reading experience... but here's a great place to start! Mossy is an amazing turtle with a gorgeous garden growing on her shell and a story that will keep your readers turning pages.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Every year, trolls knock down Kyri's door and gobble up her Christmas feast. But this year, the trolls are in for a surprise: a boy and his pet ice bear on their way to Oslo have come in from the cold. And once the ice bear is finished with the trolls, you can bet they won't come knocking next Christmas Eve!

Once again, Jan Brett creates an original Christmas story full of warmth and magic. Featuring beautiful borders, intricate illustrations, and a stunning display of the Northern Lights, Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve? will rightfully take its place among Jan's Christmas favorites with the whole family.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Lively, colorful characters decorate a new slipcase for Jan Brett's Little Library, home to three favorite board books: The Mitten, The Hat and Gingerbread Baby. This new look is sure to pull in gift-givers who will find this little library the perfect gift year round, especially during the holiday season. It's the easy, surefire present to give to board book fans and a great way to make future readers of Jan Brett picture books!

FROM SARAH:

I love a good picture book fable, and nobody does this better than Jan Brett! This is a delightful snowy story you could read aloud again and again.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

When Aloo-ki glances up from fishing and sees her sled dogs floating off on an ice floe, she races after them. She comes upon an igloo with no one home and goes inside. Turns out the polar bear family who lives there is out walking while their breakfast cools off. Aloo-ki eats some soup, tries on their boots, and finally crawls into the smallest bed for a nap. Meanwhile, Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear see her dogs adrift, swim out to rescue them and return home to find Aloo-ki fast asleep in Baby Bear's bed.

FROM SARAH:

Anything by Jan Brett is worth owning, and this is no exception!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The classic tale of a town mouse and a country mouse takes on a new dimension in the imaginative and talented hands of Jan Brett.

FROM SARAH:

Jan Brett, need I say more? A summer tale from the author/illustrator we all know and love for her wintery stories!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

When Bo spots what he thinks is a "rip-roaring', routine'-tootin', shiny red armadillo," he knows what he has to do. Follow that armadillo!

FROM SARAH:

Jan Brett’s masterful work gives readers a way to discuss belonging, self‑confidence, and kindness, all within a warm, fairy‑tale setting. It’s a reassuring reminder that every child—quiet, bold, quirky, or anything in between—has something beautiful to offer the world.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In this classic picture book from best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett, Fritz the pony becomes a hero when he rescues the children of a walled city.

From the publisher: 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.

FROM SARAH:

A Goldilocks story, but under the sea off the coast of Okinawa, illustrated as only Jan Brett can.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

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 enrich the storytelling in Jan Brett's trademark borders, this visual treat will enchant readers of all ages.

FROM SARAH:

One of Jan Brett's best books. It's the Cinderella story, of course, but Cinderellla is a hen and Prince Cockarel is the handsome rooster. Jan Brett's travels to Russia influenced this stunning book.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

One magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her.

FROM SARAH:

Jan Brett doing what she does best—enchanting us with lush illustrations and detailed borders. In this one, she delights with a story of the Easter egg!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Jan Brett’s lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, and her remarkable Easter Rabbit will enchant readers as they pore over illustrations filled with dazzling eggs made by Flora Bunny, Aunt Sassafras and others.If Hoppi can make the best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter Rabbit with his deliveries on...

FROM SARAH:

Jan Brett's storytelling skills are unmatched, and I just love a treasury full of her beautiful, detailed pages that you and your family can linger over! This treasury is out-of-print, but check your local library or secondhand bookstores for a copy.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The fun includes stories of two mice couples who agree to swap homes with unexpected results; an armadillo on a rootin’-tootin’ adventure at the Curly H Rodeo; a crowd of rain-forest animals on a surprising river ride in an umbrella; and a snow bear family finding an Inuit girl asleep in their igloo.

Four stories in this treasury to cherish:
Town Mouse, Country Mouse
Armadillo Rodeo
The Umbrella
The Three Snow Bears

FROM SARAH:

What's not to love about Jan Brett? This is another of her masterpieces. Don't forget to poke around the lush and detailed borders!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A chill is in the air, and as Hedgie trundles around the farm all his friends tell him of the winter-time fun he will miss as he hibernates: Icicles decorating the chicken coop! Lisa making snowmen! The pond turned to slippery ice! It sounds so amazing that Hedgie decides to stay awake instead of going to his burrow. But then, a snowstorm starts. Luckily, Lisa finds him and brings him to her home, so Hedgie gets to see the wonders of winter from inside the cozy house.

**Description from Amazon: Remember how the Gingerbread Boy is eaten by the fox? Well, not this Gingerbread Baby in a delicious twist to a favorite old tale.It all begins when Matti opens the oven too soon and out jumps a cheeky little Gingerbread Bay. He leads Matti's mother and father, the dog and the cat. And a whole color...

FROM SARAH:

The familiar story is illustrated by none other than the glorious Jan Brett. Gorgeous.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Exquisite illustrations of Beauty and her mysterious suitor, the Beast, are set in a magical castle where animals dressed in period costumes serve them. Woven into glorious tapestries throughout are hidden clues hinting at the Beast's secrets, setting Brett's version apart from others.

**Description from Amazon: That popular little character is back looking for friends, in an adventure he'll never forget.Confident and cocky, the Gingerbread Baby happens upon a bakery, where he dances and prances in front of a sugar cookie girl, trying to make friends. But she just stares and doesn?t say a word, like all the...

FROM SARAH:

One of my favorites by Jan Brett. This heartwarming tale tells the story of Mei Mei and her happy hens. But one of the hens, Daisy, is not always so happy....

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Mei Mei has the six happiest hens in China. She gives them treats and fresh hay baths, and when she calls to them-gu gu gu gu gu!-they all run to her as fast as they can. But one of the hens, Daisy, is not always so happy. The other hens pick on Daisy and push her off the perch every night, knowing that she is too small to stand up to them. Then one day Daisy accidentally drifts out onto the river in a basket and must quickly learn how to survive. When Daisy finds her way home, this plucky little hen is no longer afraid.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A festive treasury featuring seven of Jan Brett's classic Christmas titles:

• The Night Before Christmas
• Trouble with Trolls
• Christmas Trolls
• The Mitten
• The Hat
• The Twelve Days of Christmas
• and The Wild Christmas Reindeer

FROM SARAH:

I love a book that’s full of onomatopoeia, and this adorable story from RAR favorite Jan Brett is a delight to read aloud. As in all of Jan’s books, your readers will get swept up in the illustrations and be entirely captivated by the story.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

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.

FROM SARAH:

A playful rainforest adventure filled with animal antics and an oh-so-delightful plot, The Umbrella has a full‑circle, folktale‑style structure that is rhythmic and satisfying for readers of all ages.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In the spirit of Jan Brett's The Mitten and The Hat, this cheerful tale of escalation will have readers poring over every illustration for the world of details Jan packs in. With its classic story, exotic jungle setting, and brilliantly colorful menagerie, The Umbrella is sure to take its place among Jan's many family favorites.

FROM SARAH:

Jan based this book on a fascinating experience she and her husband shared on a trip to Namibia in Africa. She says, "One morning we climbed up and sat by a freshwater spring. Sunny on the reddish rocks were little rock Dassies, the cutest and most unusual creatures you can imagine with a big bump of a nose like a koala bear, bright eyes and soft fur. A redheaded Agama lizard came along and acted as if he owned the place.”

This delightful tale is reminiscent of The Three Little Pigs, filled with all the delight and whimsy of Jan Brett.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Bold African patterns and prints fill the stunning borders, but it is the dassies in their bright, colorful dresses and hats that steal the show in this irresistible tale, perfect for reading aloud.

FROM SARAH:
After visiting India and encountering the Bengal tiger, Jan knew she had to make the stunning creature the focus of this lively story. She says, “I came across the Persian tale about the Abu Kassem's slippers cut into a wonderful novel, a story within a story. Fascinated by the timeless wisdom in the tale, how things in our past inform our present and future. I was inspired to retell the story and set it in the kaleidoscopic world of the Mughal courts.”

FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Jan Brett reimagines a powerful Middle Eastern folk tale that celebrates hard work and appreciating your roots.