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!
It looks like Elijah is very interested in drawing. He is very observant! Do you know what he wants to be when he grows up? Maybe you could author a book and he can illustrate it!?!
He has great taste in books 🙂 You've made a memory that will last a lifetime!
Stacy (FIAR)
The bear's face has such a familiar expression. Doesn't he make you think of a little cute guy we know?
Jan Brett, oh my, I don't think I will let my daughters see this post. I may have a mutiny on my hands. I can see it now, "Mom, we are changing teachers, effective immediately!" 🙂
Mutiny?!!! I just left a comment on Maggie's blog about how I just love her mom amd mine! That was before mom told me about your little post here…
She claimed she knew nothing of Jan Brett being in such close proximity to our "humble abode". Wasn't she there when you told me about this? I thought she was. And now I'm in trouble because I didn't tell her. I assumed she knew!
Well, if you promise to NOT shake my hand, I will NOT hold you responsible for this…
-Breezy
Oh Ami, that is SO awesome! Are you going to frame that signed picture and hang it in his room? I'm so jealous you got to meet her! Ya know, I never even thought about her going on tour, I'll have to check out her website!