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Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury

by Jan Brett

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin
Published:2018-10-16
Pages:258
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

A festive treasury featuring seven of Jan Brett's classic Christmas titles, a perfect gift that will be the center of family holidays for years to come! This deluxe Christmas collection is the perfect holiday gift! It includes seven of Jan Brett's most beloved Yuletide titles: The Night Before Christmas, Trouble with Trolls, Christmas Trolls, The Mitten, The Hat, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and The Wild Christmas Reindeer.

Our Review

This beautifully illustrated collection brings together seven of Jan Brett's most cherished holiday stories, creating a substantial read-aloud experience for the Christmas season. Families will recognize classics like "The Mitten" and "The Wild Christmas Reindeer," alongside festive tales such as "The Night Before Christmas" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Each story is presented in its entirety, featuring Brett's signature, intricately detailed artwork that children love to explore. The book's generous format makes it ideal for sharing during cozy December evenings.

What makes this treasury truly special is the way it captures diverse holiday themes—from humorous animal adventures to traditional Christmas poetry—all unified by Brett's distinctive artistic style. Young readers aged six to ten will be captivated by the elaborate border illustrations that often tell their own parallel stories, encouraging repeated readings and closer observation. This compilation serves as a wonderful introduction to Jan Brett's work for new fans while providing a beloved, all-in-one holiday resource for established admirers. It’s a book that families will eagerly unpack with their decorations year after year, making it a lasting part of their Christmas traditions.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction