I work at my local library helping to order children’s books and was excited when this book came across my desk. Brett again presents a wonderful story encased in beautiful images of her life, home, and travels.
The Snowy Nap Summary/Review
The Snowy Nap once again presents Hedgy, an adorable hedgehog based on Brett’s own pet, in a fun story based on what a hedgehog might think about hibernating and missing all the fun of winter. In this book Hedgy desires to see winter after speaking with each of the animals on the farm near his burrow. Every page presents a new exciting element of winter which little Hedgy will miss because of his long winter’s nap. The book makes one feel sorry for him. Brett’s artful storytelling and illustrations will delight readers of all ages.
I enjoyed reading the story and seeing the joy the little hedgehog had in seeing his first winter, even if he only saw the first snow, snowman, and ice on the pond, before taking his snowy nap. The main story told in the large center panels is delightful and each side panel describes the story of others on the farm, such as sheep, geese, and the little girl. I can’t wait to read the book again and find each hidden element in the side panels and details of the book.
Previous Author/Illustrator Study
I have previously done an author study on Jan Brett during my MLIS degree at SJSU and have posted it here as a blog alongside illustrator Robert Sabuda. If you would like to see what I think of her other work go and read it there.
References
Brett, J. (2018). The snowy nap. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.
Goodreads.com. (2018). The snowy nap by Jan Brett [Cover Image]. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38255167-the-snowy-nap
Janbrett.com. (2018). The snowy nap. Retrieved from http://www.janbrett.com/bookstores/the_snowy_nap_book.htm
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