fritz and the beautiful horses by jan brett

Jan's inspiration for Fritz and the Beautiful Horses came from seeing the famous Lippizan stallions of Vienna on their first tour of the States. Jan Brett's full-color artwork sparkles in intricate detail across every page of this exceptional picture book about Fritz, a sure-footed pony who finally gets the chance to shine in his own best way.Ībout the Author Jan Brett is the beloved New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of numerous books for children. He earned a special place for himself in the walled city just as he'll earn a special place in every reader's heart. : Fritz and the Beautiful Horses (9780399174582) by Brett, Jan and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. He proved to the citizens that there are things more important than being beautiful. Fritz and the Beautiful Horses /teachers/lesson plan/fritzandbeautifulhorseslessonplan These activities are taken from Teaching with Favorite. Fritz and the Beautiful Horses by Jan Brett 4.28 Rating details 1,657 ratings 151 reviews Fritz, a pony excluded from the group of beautiful horses within the walled city, becomes a hero when he rescues the children of the city.

But Fritz was dependable and hard-working. The citizens laughed at the short-legged pony's attempts to be like their own horses. He couldn't prance with long, graceful strides like the elegant horses who carried lords and lovely ladies to the city-a city that allowed only the most beautiful horses within its walls. He didn't have a braided mane or a glossy coat. Jan Brett Literature Activities-Fritz and the Beautiful Horses.

About the Book Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1981.īook Synopsis The timeless message of inner beauty is highlighted in this classic picture book from best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett, in which Fritz the pony becomes a hero when he rescues the children of a walled city.

Fritz and the beautiful horses by jan brett