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Jan Brett

Jan Brett

Americanb. December 1, 1949Children's Literature

Jan Brett is an American author and illustrator known for her richly detailed and beautifully illustrated picture books. The Mitten and The Hat are perennial holiday favorites.

Works

  • The MittenLost mitten becomes cozy shared home for forest animals during winter→
  • The HatLost hat passes through hands, creating unexpected chain of misadventures→
  • Berlioz the BearBear musician faces mishap before finding home and happiness performing→
  • Trouble with TrollsGirl outsmarts mountain trolls to rescue her stolen kitten through wit→
  • Annie and the Wild AnimalsLonely girl befriends wild animals through patience, compassion, and understanding→

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