The Mitten

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Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki's lost mitten until the bear sneezes. (more)

Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki's lost mitten until the bear sneezes. (less)

A retelling of the traditional tale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number o... (more)

A retelling of the traditional tale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number of animals. (less)

One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one l... (more)

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 boarders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. In this oversized board book edition, Jan Brett has once again creates a dramatic and beautiful book in her distinctive style. She 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. (less)

"When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. One by one, woodland an... (more)

"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 boarders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on" -- (less)