Book the mitten by jan brett

First published in 1989, this book was considered a treasure then. In this oversized board book edition, jan brett has once again creates a dramatic and beautiful book in her distinctive style. I thought it would be fun to create a lapbook to store and display the printouts, minibooks, and matchinggame pieces. Below you will see some things i have tried with my class. Size small jan bretts 1989 the mitten is now available in a boardbook edition, for littlest readers. But he loses one, and soon the forest animals become interested in it. The mitten is a beautiful ukrainian folk story that our family first became familiar with through the jan brett version. Jan 23, 2012 these printables were created to use with the mitten by jan brett. Readers will enjoy the charm and humor in the portrayal of the.

See more ideas about book activities, jan brett and winter theme. Jan 19, 2015 books by jan brett have been huge favorites in our house, especially her story the mitten. This book has always been a favorite of mine especially when i was a kid. Jan brett awards and best seller lists book awards. Author and illustrator jan bretts love of folk and fairy tales is apparent in this.

This book study pack can be used as a whole class activity, during small group guided reading time, as individual student work, or as part of a book clu. It includes a short 8 question assessment based on the book and 4 vocabulary cards included with terms from the book commotion, burrow, muzzle, lumber. When nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing. With a simplified text designed for younger listeners, jan bretts classic picture book is now available in a sturdy board book format. The mitten by jan brett carol hursts childrens literature site. Oct 30, 2014 buy the mitten brdbk by brett, jan isbn.

Jan brett is known for the borders that surround the pages of her books. If you have not read the story to your own children, you may purchase the book below. Author and illustrator jan bretts love of folk and fairy tales is apparent in this beautifully illustrated picture book for little readers. Preschool literacy, preschool books, literacy activities, preschool crafts, preschool winter, the. This pack is great for retelling and sequencing for the book, the mitten by jan brett. Discuss the authors use of different kinds of sentences to interest a. These printables were created to use with the mitten by jan brett. Printables for the mitten by jan brett homeschool creations. This the mitten book study is packed with companion activities to go with the book by jan brett. Making mittens with the mitten book read and discuss the different animals in the mitten book and then try to make mittens that are alike. She is known for colorful, detailed depictions of a wide variety of animals and human cultures ranging from scandinavia to africa. All content contained of the pages within this website is teaching is a work of heart. The new york times childrens picture book bestseller list september 22, october 7, 14, 21 hedgie blasts off.

When nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without. Each of our children has enjoyed the mitten whether a board books, a paperpack, or. One by one, the woodland animals discover the mitten and crawl inside, each one larger than the last. Having carefully researched this ukrainian tale, she renders each picture with true authenticity. Everyone loves the classic winter story the mitten. Stack them together and put two staples at the top. Click on a link to buy jans book at your favorite store. The first half of the kit focuses on skills for younger children and the second includes pages for more advanced preschoolers or kindergarteners. Recently i stumbled across some wonderful free printables to go along with the childrens book the mitten, by jan brett. One by one the animals big and small find shelter and each other inside the mitten. I love making a unit out of this book during the winter months. Print the masks from jan bretts website to heavy paper. Click on the link to viewdownload the activities to go with jan brett s the mitten packet.

The mitten is a ukrainian folktale retold by jan brett. Includes a list of her books, brief biography, and many activities for parents, teachers, and children. Jan bretts the mitten can be used to teach sequencing, predicting, and how to retell a story. Grabbing the mitten triumphantly, he takes it back to his grandmothers house. Her most recent book, the three snow bears, was a new york times. The mitten is a ukrainian folktale retold by jan brett and it is about how a young boy named nicki loses his mitten in the snow and his lost mitten soon becomes a host to a great number of forest animals. In this wintry episode of nook online storytime, author jan brett reads the mitten. On each page draw a picture of another animal who could have crawled into the mitten and tell why the other animals might have let it in. As a child, she decided to be an illustrator and spent much of her time reading and drawing. With over thirty four million books in print, jan brett is one of the nations foremost author illustrators of childrens books. Jan brett is a beloved childrens author illustrator with over 40 million books in print. The richly illustrated book tells the story of nicki, a young boy who asks for white mittens from his baba grandmother, and promptly loses one, which is explored by several forest animals before it is returned to nicki albeit, a bit stretched out. These are some of the activities our children like to do after reading the book.

The bestselling modern classic, in an oversized board book edition perfect for sharing. The mitten by jan brett preschool lapbook resources. The mitten board book edition by jan brett, board book. The mitten by jan brett music midday dance kevin macleod check out my channel check. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. Adapted from a ukrainian folktale, the story centers on a mitten dropped in the snow which becomes a refuge for a series of increasingly large animals. But the classic jan brett illustrations of this book make an entertaining story so much better. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see nicki in the boarders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. Nicki finds his mitten, and takes it home, but baba is left to wonder about how it became so enormously stretched out. During the summer her family moves to a home in the berkshire hills of massachusetts. Once again jan brett has created a dramatic and beautiful picture book in her distinctive style. Jan lives in a seacoast town in massachusetts, close to where she grew up. The mitten by jan brett 1996, board book for sale online ebay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

The bear sneezes, and all of the animals pop out of the mitten, causing it to sail in the air just as nicki is about to give up. So put on those mitten and pick up a warm idea or two. Author jan bretts free coloring, video and activity pages. Pin it the mitten printables includes fun activities to tie in with the story vocabulary words, word tracer cards, a tracer page, sequencing cards, a fun song, beginning sound. Jan brett born december 1, 1949 is an american illustrator and writer of childrens picture books. Then the bear sneezes and the animals fly out of the mitten. The mitten jan brett by anita bremer teachers pay teachers. Her bestknown titles include the mitten, the hat, and gingerbread baby.

Author and illustrator jan brett s love of folk and fairy tales is apparent in this beautifully illustrated picture book for little readers. The mitten by jan brett is a beloved winter book that both young and old adore. Dramatic and sweet, this book will evoke warm and cozy feelings in readers any time of the year. Jan brett creates a dramatic picture book with the story of nicki, a young boy who has lost a mitten in the snow and the animals who try to make a home of it. This awardwinning book will keep readers toastywarm on the coldest of nights. Youll be able to see the beautiful illustrations in the book while it is read out loud by author jan brett. There are numerous sequencing activities, as well as, writing, reading, and math activities too. This time its a boy, nicki, who begs his grandmother, baba, to knit him a pair of white mittens. The artists trademark borders and panels showcase finely detailed winter scenes.

With more than 34 million books in print, jan brett is one of the nations foremost illustrators of childrens books. Several animals sleep snugly in nicks lost mitten until a bear sneezes. Books by jan brett have been huge favorites in our house, especially her story the mitten. The mitten this is a multilevel kinderreader that retells the traditional story with a twist. National education association educators top one hundred childrens books of 2007, the mitten. Official site of the authorartist of the mitten and other childrens favorites. Young children will find out in this charming and humorous board book. A collection of projects and activities of books for kids, and classroom activities and lesson plans for teachers about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics. The illustrations are simply amazing, and there are many activities that can be done to encourage learning as we read. The mitten board book edition 9780399231094 by jan brett. Author jan brett s free coloring, video and activity pages.

Its one pack that was a last minute addition to our school time, but one i know we will enjoy. We adore jan brett books in this house, but the mitten is a particular favorite. A bestselling modern classic that has been a family favorite for over 25 years. Both winterthemed printables and those made specifically. When nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.