Jan Brett's Snowy Treasury

This beautifully illustrated collection brings together four classic winter stories that capture the magic of the season through Jan Brett's signature detailed artwork. Readers will follow the adventures of a mischievous gingerbread baby who escapes his baker, discover what happens when a child's lost mitten becomes home to an expanding group of forest animals, and join a young girl's unexpected visit with three polar bears. Each tale unfolds through Brett's intricate border illustrations that hint at coming story developments, creating an immersive reading experience.

Brett's distinctive artistic style—rich with Scandinavian and Eastern European folk motifs—makes this treasury stand out among winter story collections. The visual storytelling provides layers of meaning that will engage both younger readers discovering these tales for the first time and older readers appreciating the artistic craftsmanship. Animal lovers and fans of folk tales will particularly enjoy how Brett brings woodland creatures and arctic animals to life with personality and charm. This compilation delivers cozy, wintry magic that families will return to season after season.