The Mitten

Author: Brett, Jan

Brand: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Color: Multicolor

Edition: Brdbk

Binding: board_book

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 34

Release Date: 04-10-1996

Part Number: 9780399231094

Details: 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
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EAN: 9780399231094

Package Dimensions: 6.1 x 5.0 x 0.7 inches

Languages: English