Mitten by Jan Brett (2009, Picture Book)

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This striking oversized anniversary edition with a silver foil jacket and a fresh image of the woodland animals will attract fans old and new, and adult collectors of Jan Brett’s books. Set in a snowy forest, the fun begins when, one by one, animals crawl into Nicki’s lost white mitten to get warm until the bear sneezes, sending the animals flying up and out of the mitten.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-100399252967
ISBN-139780399252969
eBay Product ID (ePID)443162

Product Key Features

Edition20
Book TitleMitten
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicClassics, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Animals / General
IllustratorBrett, Jan, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJan Brett
FormatPicture Book

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight17.4 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width11.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition20
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsThe illustrations are exquisite . . . a charming lap book to be pored over again and again.”—School Library JournalReaders will sit back and suspend belief and welcome this tall tale from the Ukrainian tradition.” —Publishers Weekly, "The illustrations are exquisite . . . a charming lap book to be pored over again and again." - School Library Journal "Readers will sit back and suspend belief and welcome this tall tale from the Ukrainian tradition." - Publishers Weekly, “The illustrations are exquisite . . . a charming lap book to be pored over again and again.â€�— School Library Journal “Readers will sit back and suspend belief and welcome this tall tale from the Ukrainian tradition.â€� — Publishers Weekly
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToKindergarten
Dewey Decimal813.54
Edition DescriptionAnniversary
SynopsisIn this bestselling modern classic, a young boy's lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett's beautiful retelling makes a perfect holiday gift. 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 ., A bestselling modern classic that has been a family favorite for over 25 years. 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., In this bestselling modern classic, a young boy's lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett's beautiful retelling makes a perfect holiday gift. One of The Atlantic 's 65 Essential Children's Books 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 .

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  • Excellent book choice for children.

    Excellent story for my preschoolers for winter. Many ways to tie in activities to go along with the story. Beautiful pictures. I love a picture book! Thank you!

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  • Beautiful book

    Love this author and artist

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  • Mitten

    Book is in excellent condition.

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  • Perfect

    With more new parents asking for a book instead of a card, this is a great option. Beautifully illustrated and good message for kids.

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