When Elijah was four years old, he asked us if he could meet Jan Brett. He had fallen in love with the book Hedgie’s Surprise. She wasn’t in our area for her next tour, so I told him he would have to wait awhile.
He then became attached to many other Brett books such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Daisy Comes Home, and Honey, Honey, Lion. He wrote Jan Brett a letter and was thrilled to receive a letter back from her telling him all about Hedgie.
When I checked her website a few months ago to see where she would be for her Three Snow Bears tour, I was pretty excited to see Indiana on the list. I didn’t say a word to Elijah until I’d talked to Jason who thought it would be a great opportunity for Elijah to finally meet her. Here are some pictures from our little trip.
Elijah waited patiently (on the floor there) for almost 30 minutes.
Jan Brett told us all about her new book and how she got the idea to write it. She also taught a lesson on art and facial expressions.
Continuing with her art lesson. Can you see Elijah’s head?
Stamping The Three Snow Bears
Say Cheese!
That was an awesome xperience. I didn't know if you knew or not, but she has many drawing videoes for free on the internet. We love them. Leena
That is way cool mom..
What an amazing oppurtunity for your son! That is something I bet her will never forget (with photo reminders, too!) Jan Brett is great! Thanks for sharing your experience!
SchoolinRhome
Oh! That is so special! Looks like a great day!
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