Home for Christmas
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Jan Brett is the author of the New York Times bestselling Gingerbread Friends, The Three Snow Bears, and The Mitten, as well as many other classics. She lives in Norwell, Massachusetts.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Home for Christmas tells the story of a naughty troll who doesn't want to do his chores. After a brief visit to some other families (owls,otters, moose, and bears), he learns that his family was pretty great after all! When he learns his lesson and loses his tail, something that happens to all GOOD, helpful little trolls, he joins his family for a lavish Christmas celebration that is beautifully illustrated with Brett's trademark detail.
It's impossible to look at a Jan Brett creation and not marvel at the artistic skill on display. The illustrations for Home for Christmas are as beautiful as ever, with enough sidebars, embellishments and flourishes to keep kids coming back for more. Unfortunately the storytelling is not all that spectacular or original, so this is not one of my Brett favorites. Our troll learns a good lesson, and it is a heartwarming tale for Christmas, but it just didn't have the impact I was expecting. This is a must have for the Brett enthusiasts out there, just not my first choice for Christmas.
It's impossible to look at a Jan Brett creation and not marvel at the artistic skill on display. The illustrations for Home for Christmas are as beautiful as ever, with enough sidebars, embellishments and flourishes to keep kids coming back for more. Unfortunately the storytelling is not all that spectacular or original, so this is not one of my Brett favorites. Our troll learns a good lesson, and it is a heartwarming tale for Christmas, but it just didn't have the impact I was expecting. This is a must have for the Brett enthusiasts out there, just not my first choice for Christmas.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Bibliophile
Format:Hardcover
We bought this at a Jan Brett book signing and haven't stopped reading it since. My almost-4-year-old asks me to read this to her at least twice a day! She really identifies with Rollo and wants to be a troll for next Halloween. We love looking at the pictures and the beautiful insets for which Jan Brett is famous. "It has wonderful illustrations and perfect storytelling" (from my 7 year old). "What I like about it is that I really love the pictures - they're so beautiful" (from my 3 year old). Our favorite bits: check out the pig's ear-hat and the cat's toy at the end. A definite warm-hearted must for the holiday season!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the charming story of Rollo, a naughty young troll, who runs away from home in order to evade his chores, has some wonderful adventures with a variety of northern animals, and learns the value of family and kindness. The story closes with a beautiful Scandinavian Christmas celebration. Each page is rich with detail and brings alive its Swedish folklore setting. It's also a wonderful introduction to the lives of northern animals: owls, bears, otters, lynx, and moose.
Jan Brett's illustrations are as magnificent as ever. Each page has an intricate birchbark "frame," with smaller pictures tucked into the side of the frame which point to other parts of the story. They're perfect illustrations for allowing the child to help tell the story: much of the detail one notices in the illustrations isn't repeated in the text. While the storyline is more predictable than The Hat or The Mitten, it's charming and good for reading aloud.
Curl up with your child and some mugs of cider and enjoy this book together on a long winter evening.
Jan Brett's illustrations are as magnificent as ever. Each page has an intricate birchbark "frame," with smaller pictures tucked into the side of the frame which point to other parts of the story. They're perfect illustrations for allowing the child to help tell the story: much of the detail one notices in the illustrations isn't repeated in the text. While the storyline is more predictable than The Hat or The Mitten, it's charming and good for reading aloud.
Curl up with your child and some mugs of cider and enjoy this book together on a long winter evening.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Nice read!
If Christmas is part of your life past and present then you will relate to the plot of this story....there's no place like home for Christmas. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Sarah allman
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Jan Brett
Jan Brett is EXCEPTIONAL .... a librarian, a mother, and a child will ALL love her works! This is no disappointment and hold up to her quality. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Susan Hess
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I love Jan Brett Books! They are so beautiful! There is so much to look @ on every page. I keep seeing something new! Read more
Published 4 months ago by JHM/JBM71
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Children love Jan Brett
What can I say...children love Jan Brett's stories & exquisite detailed watercolors. Tells the story in pictures & poetic words beautifully. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Linda L. Hendricks
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Great Story
I'm a Jan Brett fan and I always love her books. I love the pictures and the stories are always fun, or inspiring, or have a message without being boring. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Linda L. Losse
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LOVE Jan Brett!
If you have a school-age child, then you have probably heard of and read Jan Brett books. Teachers love her books! The artwork is amazing with so much detail. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nancy M West
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Home for Christmas"
Jan Brett delievers another great story with beautiful pictures. My family still buys all of her books even though everyone has grown up!
Published 16 months ago by S. Shivers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jan Brett's book, Home for Christmas
I'm a big fan of Jan Brett's books. Her illustrations are absolutely incredible!
I especially love the way she shows what's happening next , with her side illustrations. Read more
I especially love the way she shows what's happening next , with her side illustrations. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jacqueline Barrington
5.0 out of 5 stars
very pleased
I was very pleased with the quality of the item and the time that it took to receive it in the mail!
Published 17 months ago by mc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book
This is a beautiful Christmas book to share with "kids" of all ages. Jan Brett is GREAT!! Thanks for the great customer service from Amazon!!
Published 17 months ago by Angela Estes
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