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#1 by Jan Brett on June 11, 2009 - 1:43 am
Thanks for your note. Since making books is my profession, my answer to “how long each book takes” may seem complicated. The idea for a book might go half finished for years. Another way to describe it is a puzzle with a few pieces missing. When I find the pieces – it’s full steam ahead. Then I write the story in a few days. Doing the final artwork is the best part for me, I always look forward to working on my new book.
The Oshkosh, Wisconsin Art Museum just finished an exhibit of my artwork. There will be others in the future. I’ll post them on my website. Thanks for asking.
#2 by Susanna on July 18, 2009 - 5:02 am
I absolutely love your work and now admire your life too!! I am now in the process of writing a children’s book, nonfiction. You are so talented… I’ve used your books in my classroom for years to teach all sorts of themes and just to show children the pure pleasure of reading. I know this question is different for every book but on average how many times do you edit your work before sending it to your editor/publishing agent??
#3 by Denise Cleary on December 16, 2009 - 2:15 pm
I purchased Jan’s “Mitten” book and decided to fill a mitten with
the small stuffed animals mentioned in the story for my granddaughter. I could not find a badger. A toy company
could do this a lot more cost effective and might be an adjunct
sale to the book. Idea for you????
#4 by deena fairfax on December 29, 2009 - 3:28 pm
Can I purchase the stuffed animals from the book “The Mitten”?
#5 by Jan Brett on December 29, 2009 - 11:22 pm
Folkmanis has many high quality stuff animals. They may be able to sell you animals from THE MITTEN. Thanks for the question. Jan
#6 by Judith (Stillman) Miller on December 30, 2009 - 3:36 am
Jan,
Greetings from a former elementary school classmate from Hingham, Mass.I remember you when you had long blond braids and loved horses. I remember your class notes always had beautiful drawings in the margins. I am so pleased that you have used that early artistic gift to become so well known and accomplished.I have many of your books and have read them with my children and grandchildren.Holiday best wishes, old friend. Judy
#7 by Susanna on January 11, 2010 - 11:31 pm
@Denise Cleary
Actually- I hadn’t thought about that but you just spurred an idea… though a book like this might take a long time but something to the effect of using Jan’s books in Science would be something that would be an awesome addition to any professional library!! I know there are a ton of books out there but often I find they are just filled with worksheets but I like what you did for your granddaughter and it made me think of all the activities I have done in the classroom using Jan’s books… They lend themselves so nicely to science so often, complementing nature so well.
#8 by rosemary medina on January 19, 2010 - 5:03 pm
after reading the three snow bears my preschoolers build igloos using “building puffs” (mini marshmellows). it was a great activity for fine motor and counting practice. my class loves all the Miss Jan Brett (as the children call you) books and we read one a week during january. this year we will continue into february.
#9 by Uiara on April 8, 2011 - 4:10 pm
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#10 by Brent M on April 14, 2011 - 3:07 am
Hi Jan – what an enveloping read you blog is – I love all the various titles of your books. Reading some of the other comments here certainly proves how fond people are of you and wonderful works. Loved the pic of Hokkaido too – glorious. Thank you and best wishes. Brent M
#11 by susanne on December 12, 2012 - 6:19 pm