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Jane's Jeans
From the bestselling author of The Red Sweater comes another tale for kids 2 to 6.
Jane has some ideas about how to dress and what to wear and that means JEANS! So, when her mother suggests she wear a frilly dress to visit her Grandma, Jane must think quick. You can’t climb a tree in a dress, or ride a skateboard in a dress, she pleads.
Mom gently reminds Jane that she is loved, no matter what she wears. She is much more than her clothes.
Jane’s scruffy little dog has his own idea of what to do with a pair of jeans and provides a surprise happy ending, that will keep kids smiling and reinforce Mom’s valuable lesson. When Jane finds out that her new jeans have been destroyed, instead of being angry, she comes up with a creative way to make something new out of the torn up scraps.
Kids will learn about self-confidence, appreciation and sacrifice. There’s even a subtle little plug for recycling!
A perfect story for Easter, Valentine's Day, birthdays or any other holiday or occassion when a reluctant child may not want to dress up.
Jane has some ideas about how to dress and what to wear and that means JEANS! So, when her mother suggests she wear a frilly dress to visit her Grandma, Jane must think quick. You can’t climb a tree in a dress, or ride a skateboard in a dress, she pleads.
Mom gently reminds Jane that she is loved, no matter what she wears. She is much more than her clothes.
Jane’s scruffy little dog has his own idea of what to do with a pair of jeans and provides a surprise happy ending, that will keep kids smiling and reinforce Mom’s valuable lesson. When Jane finds out that her new jeans have been destroyed, instead of being angry, she comes up with a creative way to make something new out of the torn up scraps.
Kids will learn about self-confidence, appreciation and sacrifice. There’s even a subtle little plug for recycling!
A perfect story for Easter, Valentine's Day, birthdays or any other holiday or occassion when a reluctant child may not want to dress up.
42 pages, Hardcover
Published October 7, 2024
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About the author
Janice Garden Macdonald
29 books7 followersJanice Garden Macdonald is a Canadian author who writes across genres — from award-winning short fiction and children’s books to mystery novels set along Route 66 under the name J.G. Macdonald.
Her work has received several honors, including the Zoetrope: All-Story Short Fiction Prize and the Moondance Film Festival award for an animated screenplay. She is also a recipient of a Canada Council Grant for her short fiction.
Years ago, she was the happy owner of a modest bookstore, where slow days were spent reading and even slower ones writing stories of her own — a rhythm she never quite gave up.
Janice loves entertaining young readers and believes there is nothing finer than a book that makes someone smile. When writing for adults, she is drawn to odd coincidences, small-town secrets, and the sense that something strange might be waiting just around the bend.
Her work has received several honors, including the Zoetrope: All-Story Short Fiction Prize and the Moondance Film Festival award for an animated screenplay. She is also a recipient of a Canada Council Grant for her short fiction.
Years ago, she was the happy owner of a modest bookstore, where slow days were spent reading and even slower ones writing stories of her own — a rhythm she never quite gave up.
Janice loves entertaining young readers and believes there is nothing finer than a book that makes someone smile. When writing for adults, she is drawn to odd coincidences, small-town secrets, and the sense that something strange might be waiting just around the bend.
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August 22, 2024
I love This Book!
What a darling book! Jane’s Jeans has the cutest story, and the illustrations are adorable. This is a perfect picture book for younger children. It made me warm inside thinking about a grandmother’s love and that we love our children no matter what.
What a darling book! Jane’s Jeans has the cutest story, and the illustrations are adorable. This is a perfect picture book for younger children. It made me warm inside thinking about a grandmother’s love and that we love our children no matter what.
October 18, 2024
Heartwarming Story
A very heartwarming story that teaches children the importance of family, kindness, inner beauty, and making someone feel special. You can still have fun under frustrating circumstances, just be creative! Also, its what's on the inside that makes you truly beautiful, not what you wear. Very sweet and detailed illustrations. Recommended.
A very heartwarming story that teaches children the importance of family, kindness, inner beauty, and making someone feel special. You can still have fun under frustrating circumstances, just be creative! Also, its what's on the inside that makes you truly beautiful, not what you wear. Very sweet and detailed illustrations. Recommended.
July 27, 2024
It doesn't matter what you wear
I love the message of the story. Although the main character was very persistent with her mom, by the end of the story it was pretty evident that she had taken her to her mom's words. Cute little story for younger readers.
I love the message of the story. Although the main character was very persistent with her mom, by the end of the story it was pretty evident that she had taken her to her mom's words. Cute little story for younger readers.
July 31, 2024
It’s what’s inside that makes you beautiful
In this cute story, Jane would rather wear jeans, but changes her mind and wears a dress to visit Grandma when she learns from her mom that her value is not defined by her clothes. I liked the illustration style.
In this cute story, Jane would rather wear jeans, but changes her mind and wears a dress to visit Grandma when she learns from her mom that her value is not defined by her clothes. I liked the illustration style.
August 21, 2024
Lovely Surprise Ending!
This is a very relatable story about clothes that a cute little girl may not want to wear. I was in the room with this one. And I love the ending which surprised me.
This is a very relatable story about clothes that a cute little girl may not want to wear. I was in the room with this one. And I love the ending which surprised me.
August 21, 2024
Thank you “gift givers”
Sometimes wearing the gifts that others made us, shows our gratitude and appreciation. It makes the giver happy and there will always be plenty of days to wear what we want. 😊
Sometimes wearing the gifts that others made us, shows our gratitude and appreciation. It makes the giver happy and there will always be plenty of days to wear what we want. 😊
September 6, 2024
Unexpected and endearing ending!
What a charming story with a beautiful message. And a good reminder of how quickly children learn what we tell them and then repeat it. The illustrations are also lovely, bringing the story to life.
What a charming story with a beautiful message. And a good reminder of how quickly children learn what we tell them and then repeat it. The illustrations are also lovely, bringing the story to life.
July 25, 2024
What a cute story.
A perfect backpack book! A cute story with beautiful illustrations! My daughter’s enjoyed reading this story with me very much.
A perfect backpack book! A cute story with beautiful illustrations! My daughter’s enjoyed reading this story with me very much.
September 10, 2024
sweet and simple
A cute story with beautiful illustrations. It is not as easy to find this combo as it once was. I always enjoy this author’s books!
A cute story with beautiful illustrations. It is not as easy to find this combo as it once was. I always enjoy this author’s books!
February 22, 2025
A sweet story
A dress made lovingly for a granddaughter. Once the little girl learns how much wearing the dress made her Grandmother happy. It made a difference.
A dress made lovingly for a granddaughter. Once the little girl learns how much wearing the dress made her Grandmother happy. It made a difference.
September 11, 2025
Cute.
The book was cute, heart warming, sensitive, and real.
Great graphics colorful.
Some little girls prefer jeans instead of dresses.
The book was cute, heart warming, sensitive, and real.
Great graphics colorful.
Some little girls prefer jeans instead of dresses.
November 29, 2025
A cute story but not sure how I would use with my students. Maybe for Blue Jeans Day?
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