Author
Jan Brett
3 books here
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 450L · 1999
Jan Brett's illustrations are the main event—intricate borders, woodland detail, and expressive bear faces that carry the story even if the prose is formulaic.
Jan Brett's The Nutcracker
Picture book · ages 3–7 · 450L · 2021
Jan Brett’s intricate illustrations do the heavy lifting here, making it a visual feast that grounds the classic ballet story in rich cultural detail.
The mitten
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 550L · 1999
Jan Brett's illustrations are the whole story here—intricate borders, animal expressions, and the visual humor of watching the mitten fill up will keep kids asking for rereads.