{"product_id":"the-easter-egg-9780399252389","title":"The Easter Egg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Easter Egg by Jan Brett - A Heartwarming Easter Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJan Brett's \u003cstrong\u003eThe Easter Egg\u003c\/strong\u003e brings readers into the enchanting world of Hoppi, a lovable bunny hero determined to impress the Easter Rabbit with the best Easter egg of all. This beautifully illustrated hardcover picture book combines a touching story about kindness with Jan Brett's signature detailed artwork that has captivated over forty million readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStory Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoppi dreams of helping the Easter Rabbit with deliveries on Easter morning, but first he must create the most impressive Easter egg. When his attempts prove challenging, a discouraged Hoppi takes a walk in the woods where he discovers a blue robin egg tumbling from its nest. Rather than focusing on his competition, Hoppi keeps the egg safe and warm until the baby bird hatches. His act of kindness does not go unnoticed—the Easter Rabbit arrives with a very special reward for Hoppi's compassionate heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStunning Illustrations and Special Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpring comes alive through Jan Brett's gorgeous illustrations, framed with pussy willows, flowering vines, and blooming flowers. The signature side borders showcase busy rabbits creating their unusual eggs, while the border above reveals the robin's family drama unfolding. A dramatic gatefold surprise reveals the Easter Rabbit in spectacular fashion, making this book an interactive reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jan Brett\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJan Brett's lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, and the surprising outcome of his quest to impress the Easter Rabbit with the best Easter egg of all will enchant readers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf Hoppi can make the best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter Rabbit with his deliveries on Easter morning. But it is not so easy. Discouraged, he goes for a walk in the woods and sees a blue robin egg tumble out of its nest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHoppi keeps it safe and warm until the baby bird hatches. And when the Easter Rabbit arrives, he has a very special way to reward Hoppi for his kindness.\u003cp\u003eSpring is everywhere in gorgeous illustrations framed with pussy willows, flowering vines and flowers. Side borders feature busy rabbits making their unusual eggs and, in a border above, the robin's family drama unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gatefold surprise reveals the Easter Rabbit in dramatic fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith over forty million books in print, Jan Brett is one of the nation's foremost author illustrators of children's books. Jan lives in a seacoast town in Massachusetts, close to where she grew up. During the summer her family moves to a home in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.\u003cp\u003eAs a child, Jan Brett decided to be an illustrator and spent many hours reading and drawing. She says, \"I remember the special quiet of rainy days when I felt that I could enter the pages of my beautiful picture books. Now I try to recreate that feeling of believing that the imaginary place I'm drawing really exists. The detail in my work helps to convince me, and I hope others as well, that such places might be real.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a student at the Boston Museum School, she spent hours in the Museum of Fine Arts. \"It was overwhelming to see the room-size landscapes and towering stone sculptures, and then moments later to refocus on delicately embroidered kimonos and ancient porcelain,\" she says. \"I'm delighted and surprised when fragments of these beautiful images come back to me in my painting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravel is also a constant inspiration. Together with her husband, Joe Hearne, who is a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Jan visits many different countries where she researches the architecture and costumes that appear in her work. \"From cave paintings to Norwegian sleighs, to Japanese gardens, I study the traditions of the many countries I visit and use them as a starting point for my children's books.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680596201746,"sku":"9780399252389","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c9431721-ce64-4b9d-8ac2-e4e82291c616.jpg?v=1734923004","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-easter-egg-9780399252389","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}