The Mitten

When Nicki drops one of his white mittens in the snow, he carries on without noticing it's gone. One by one, woodland animals find it and squeeze inside: a mole, a rabbit, a badger and more, each bigger than the last, until a big brown bear and a tiny mouse lead to a wonderfully funny finale.

Jan Brett's beloved retelling of the Ukrainian folktale comes to life in this board book edition, with her signature page borders showing Nicki's snowy outing alongside the story. A cozy winter favorite and a classic first book for toddlers.

Product Details
• Author and illustrator: Jan Brett
• Format: Oversized lap board book
• Pages: 34
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Published: October 4, 1996
• Story origin: Ukrainian folktale
• ISBN: 9780399231094

Age Recommendation
• Ages 1–3 years

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What age is The Mitten board book for?
A: The publisher recommends this board book edition for ages 1 to 3.
Q: What is The Mitten about?
A: Woodland animals squeeze one by one into Nicki's lost mitten, from a mole to a big brown bear and a tiny mouse.
Q: Where does the story come from?
A: Jan Brett's retelling comes from a Ukrainian folktale tradition.
Q: How many pages is this edition?
A: It is a 34-page oversized lap board book.

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