Jan Thomas facts for kids

Jan Thomas is an American writer and illustrator who creates fun and exciting books for children. She was born on September 18, 1958. Jan Thomas lives in Socorro, New Mexico. She has written and drawn many popular picture books that kids love to read.

Jan Thomas's Books

Jan Thomas has published many books with different publishers. Some of her books from Harcourt Trade Publishers include What Will Fat Cat Sit On?, A Birthday for Cow, and The Doghouse.

She also has books with Beach Lane Books. This is a special part of Simon & Schuster that publishes children's books. Her books from Beach Lane Books include Can You Make a Scary Face?, Rhyming Dust Bunnies, and Here Comes the Big Mean Dust Bunny!. In 2011, she also published Is Everyone Ready for Fun?.

Jan Thomas also worked as an illustrator for another book. In 2010, she drew the pictures for Let's Count Goats!. This book was written by a famous author named Mem Fox.

Awards and Special Recognitions

Jan Thomas's books have received many special recognitions. Six of her books have been chosen as Junior Library Guild books. This means they are highly recommended books for libraries and schools.

These special books include:

• A Birthday for Cow! (2008)
• Rhyming Dust Bunnies (2009)
• Is That Wise, Pig? (2017)
• My Friends Make Me Happy! (2018)
• The Chicken Who Couldn't (2020)
• Problem Solved! (2024)

Her book Rhyming Dust Bunnies was also named one of the best books of 2009. This honor came from Kirkus Reviews, which is a well-known magazine that reviews books.

Book Awards and Nominations

Jan Thomas's books have been nominated for several awards.

• In 2009, Rhyming Dust Bunnies was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Picture Book.
• In 2017, There's a Pest in the Garden! was a finalist for the Cybils Award for Easy Readers.
• Also in 2017, What Is Chasing Duck? was a finalist for the Cybils Award for Easy Readers.
• In 2018, My Toothbrush Is Missing was a finalist for the Cybils Award for Easy Readers.