Story Time with Brett Helquist (illustrator of The Fort That Jack Built)

Ages 3-8

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Join us as Brett Helquist hosts Sunday morning story time and reads from his latest book, THE FORT THAT JACK BUILT.

About THE FORT THAT JACK BUILT:

In this imaginative interpretation of the nursery rhyme “The House That Jack Built,” young Jack builds an amazing fort in the middle of the living room, using the chairs, blankets, and other objects on hand. Unfortunately, those objects belong to his family members, so when they want their things back-there goes the walls and roof! Jack struggles to keep his fortress going as it crumbles piece by piece. Finally, Grandma saves the day with her quilts for a sweet, satisfying ending filled with family fun. Boni Ashburn’s text is brought to life by acclaimed illustrator Brett Helquist, whose lively style takes this tale beyond the living room and into the world of adventure.

About the Author:

Brett Helquist is the illustrator of the Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snicket, Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett, and many other novels. He’s also illustrated several picture books. He lives in Brooklyn.