Jan Brett Literature Activities--The Owl and the Pussycat

Jan Brett Literature Activities--The Owl and the Pussycat
Author: Kimberly Suzan Byrd
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 7
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1480793795

These quick, engaging activities help students enjoy the vibrant, authentic literature of Jan Brett. Cross-curricular before-, during-, and after-reading activities are provided for a comprehensive study of The Owl and the Pussycat.

Reading with Jan Brett (Author Study) Gr. 1-2

Reading with Jan Brett (Author Study) Gr. 1-2
Author: Natalie Regier
Publisher: Rainbow Horizons Publishing
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553196880

This theme is designed to explore the books and artwork of Jan Brett. Since many of her books have Christmas themes, one suggestion might be to begin the unit shortly before Christmas and then complete it after the Christmas break. There are complete lessons including reproducible pages, activities and questions for each of the following books: The Owl and The Pussycat, Happy Birthday Dear Duck, The Wild Christmas Reindeer, Christmas Trolls, Twelve Days of Christmas, Trouble With Trolls, The Mitten, The Hat, Annie and The Wild Animals, Comet's Nine Lives, Berlioz The Bear, Goldilocks and The Three Bears, Town Mouse, Country Mouse, Armadillo Rodeo, Fritz and The Beautiful Horses, and The First Dog. This Author Study provides a teacher and student section with a variety of activities, author biography, self-evaluation, story sequencing, and reader's theatre to create a well-rounded lesson plan.

The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat
Author: Edward Lear
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2007-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1553378288

Edward Lear's beloved poem has charmed readers since it was first published in 1871. 4+ yrs.

Comet's Nine Lives

Comet's Nine Lives
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-04-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399549285

It 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?

The Folk Tale Classics Keepsake Collection

The Folk Tale Classics Keepsake Collection
Author: Paul Galdone
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780547852775

Collects four classic folk tales featuring animals, including "The Three Bears," "The Three Little Kittens," and "The Little Red Hen."

The Mitten

The Mitten
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2009-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101550058

When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the boarders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. Once again Jan Brett has created a dramatic and beautiful picture book in her distinctive style. She brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.

The Mermaid

The Mermaid
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698174224

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

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-02-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399174583

Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1981.

Armadillo Rodeo

Armadillo Rodeo
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 1995-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399228039

Most armadillos are happy scratching sand and eating, but Bo longs for adventure. And adventure Bo gets, the day Harmony Jean breaks in her brand-new chili-pepper-red cowboy boots by the banks of Can Creek. Peering out across the creek bed, Bo is sure he's spotted a rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo! Bo's off and running after his new friend--right down to the Curly H Rodeo. There Bo gets to do all the things he's dreamed of doing: he rides a bronc, eats red-hot chili peppers, and even tries the two-step. Bo is ready to follow his pal off into the sunset, but he is about to discover his new friend is no ordinary armadillo. Jan Brett turns her considerable storytelling talents toward the Texas countryside in this warm and funny story of an armadillo on his own. Luckily, Ma Armadillo and her boys are searching for Bo in the borders to bring him back home.

Honey... Honey... Lion!

Honey... Honey... Lion!
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2005-08-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698180348

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. As they swim across a pond, push through a thicket of reeds, leap over a huge anthill, a menagerie of exotic animals passes the news along in a kind of animal Bush Telegraph. Finally Badger faces a lift-the-flap page, revealing the twist that teaches Badger a lesson. Can you guess who's under that flap? Honey . . . Honey . . . Lion! will surely become a family favorite for readers of all ages.