Luminous paintings of a Scandinavian farm and the forest around it are bathed in northern light, as the snow begins to fall and the adventure unfolds. She has adapted or retold traditional stories such as the. Her titles include The Mitten, The Hat, and Gingerbread Baby. Her colorful, detailed depictions of a wide variety of animals and human cultures range from Scandinavia to Africa. When Lisas woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and. Jan Brett (born December 1, 1949) is an American illustrator and writer of children's picture books. But in the end, it is clever Hedgie who has the last laugh.Īnd where is Lisa when all of this is going on? She's in Jan Brett's signature borders, getting ready for winter, until she realizes her stocking is missing and she enters the story to look for it. A delightfully original companion book to Jan Bretts bestseller The Mitten. They all laugh at Hedgie, especially when he pretends he's wearing a new hat. He tries to pull it out, but the stocking gets stuck on his prickles - and the fun begins.Ī mother hen comes by, then a noisy goose, a talkative barn cat, a playful farm dog, a mama pig and her piglets, and a pony. When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes his nose in. Her books and illustrations are fun to share.

On the left side of the page students retell the story using the story elements: Main Character, Setting, Problem and Solution.

Her drawing style is classic and timeless, and deserves a slot on any kid's bookshelf! She's a favorite over here at Hamor Hollow Hedgehogs.Ī delightfully original companion book to Jan Brett's bestseller The Mitten. Jan Brett Activities: Jan Brett is the perfect author for this time of year. The Hat by Jan Brett Created by Mrs Hooe This could be used as a reading and writing activity. Jan Brett was one of the first authors we ran across who writes children's books about hedgies. 🦔 A friend or customer of Hamor Hollow Hedgehogs recommended this product!

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