G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2015-22-09
Mitten (Anniversary)
Mitten (Anniversary)
Jan Brett, Illustrator
Hardcover
SKU:9780399252969
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A cozy tale of community and cooperation, it warms readers with themes of sharing and kindness. The simple, rhythmic storytelling and charming illustrations invite joy and togetherness.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 3.4
Age Range • 3-5
Pages • 32
Subjects • Folk literature • Ukrainian • Folklore • Ukraine • Mittens • Cumulative tales • Folk tales
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations • Juvenile Fiction | Classics • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes. Jan Brett is also the creator of such wintery classics as The Hat, The Snowy Nap, Three Snowy Bears, The Animal's Santa, and The Night Before Christmas.
This book is also available in Spanish, as El mitón.
