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This digital document, covering the life and work of Jan (Churchill) Brett, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 3522 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

• Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
• Family members
• Education
• Professional associations and honors
• Employment
• Writings, including books and periodicals
• A description of the author's work
• References to further readings about the author

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CHILDREN STORIE. ... Read more

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Set of Jan Brett books in excellent condition. ... Read more

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School Specialty Exclusive! When Hedgie finds his new "hat," the fun begins. A Scandinavian folktale. 32 pages. Pre K+. ... Read more

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The Cabbage Kids enact a plan to get their kidnapped pets back from the evil Lavendar, Cabbage Jack, and Beau Weasel. ... Read more

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Brett presents the biblical story from the perspective of Noah's granddaughter. The child watches the construction of the ark and the arrival of its passengers. Once they are on board and the rain falls, she untangles the crowded beasts so that they can all sleep peacefully. When the storm ends, Grandpa Noah releases her pet dove to search for land. After the creatures disembark, she helps him plant a seed to start life anew. This familiar story serves as a vehicle for Brett's watercolor-and-gouache panoramas of animals, birds, and insects from all corners of the Earth. Even the dodo appears. Each spread features a large scene surrounded by a papyrus border. Smaller pictures that relate to the central image are presented in animal-shaped frames to the left and right. Close-up views of insects appear near the corner of some pages and the dove also has a spot in many illustrations. Such details add to the book's interest for older children, who can find something new to explore during repeat readings. ... Read more

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When Melvin leaves home to see the world after his father dies, he leaves his dog with a crafty old man who tries to cheat him. However, Melvin has tricks of his own. ... Read more