The Mitten

The bestselling modern classic, in a sturdy board book edition perfect for little hands.

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.

"Grandmother knits snow-white mittens that Nikki takes on an adventure. Readers will enjoy the charm and humor in the portrayal of the animals as they make room for each newcomer in the mitten and sprawl in the snow after the big sneeze."
-The Horn Book

Binding Type: Board Books
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/04/1996
ISBN: 9780399231094
Pages: 29
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 6.10h x 4.90w x 0.70d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1996 pg. 100 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Publishers Weekly 10/21/1996

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 168511 / Mitten (Board Book)
Reading Level: 2.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5