Hedgie Blasts Off!

Hedgie Blasts Off!
by, Jan Brett

I chose this book because I am a huge fan of author Jan Brett. I have always been drawn to her illustrations, and have frequently visited her website (www.janbrett.com). I highly recommend this site. It is full of activity suggestions, printable pages, etc. that teachers and parents can utilize when reading her books.

Hedgie Blasts Off! is a little different book for Jan Brett. The illustrations are cute, and the story features a classic Jan Brett character "Hedgie." I was disappointed that the book did not have the classic Jan Brett borders, however. Typically, her illustrations feature a border that provides hints and clues to the reader about what is going to happen next in the book. This book did not have this extra detail, and I was a little disappointed. The plot of the story is unique for Brett as well. A broken robot provides Hedgie with an opportunity to go into space and try to save "Big Sparkler." Most of Jan Brett's other books are more old fashioned in feel, and often she writes about classic fairytales. All in all, this is not one of my favorite Jan Brett books, but it is cute enough, and I think kids will like it.