The Mitten

by Jan Brett

First published: 1989

Ukraine

Recommended for Age 4

About This Book

Animals squeeze into a mitten

Why This Book Matters

Ukrainian folklore; accumulation story

Educational Value

Based on a Ukrainian folktale, 'The Mitten' is a story of kindness and sharing as a group of animals finds shelter in a lost mitten on a cold day. The book's repetitive and cumulative structure is valuable for young readers as it helps them predict what might happen next, reinforcing sequencing and comprehension skills. The intricate illustrations also offer a rich visual experience, encouraging observation and discussion.

About the Author

Jan Brett

Jan Brett is one of the nation's foremost author-illustrators of children's books, with over forty-one million books in print. As a child, she decided to be an illustrator and spent many hours reading and drawing. Her travels with her husband, a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, provide a constant source of inspiration for the detailed architecture and costumes that appear in her work.

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