Overview

Mittens is a small kitten in a big, new house. Everything seems loud and unfamiliar and scary. The little kitten wants a special place all his own. Can a new friend help him find one? The satisfying story of an adorable kitten's search for security and his discovery of a new friend is perfect for children who, like Mittens, are ready to take their first steps on a new journey: reading. Mittens is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. ""The beautiful physical immediacy of the new pet story will draw emergent readers,"" commented Booklist.

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9780060546601

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""The beautiful physical immediacy of the new pet story will draw emergent readers. Preschoolers will enjoy the kitten's story, as they recognize how it feels to be a small creature in a giant world."" - ALA Booklist ""This is a warm and cozy tale, perfect for either story time or a beginning reader."" - Young Adult (+ Kids) Book Central ""Gentle, unassuming story. This title would be good for easy-reader collections and could be used in toddler storytimes."" - School Library Journal ""A sweet, sturdy addition to the growing array of very first readers."" - Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

Lola M. Schaefer is an educator, writer, and gardener, and the author of many acclaimed books for children about math, art, science, technology, animals, and nature. She uses shovels, hoes, rakes, and scissors when she works in her garden. Lola M. Schaefer grew up in Indiana, and now lives in northern Georgia. In addition to illustrating the books about Mittens, Susan Kathleen Hartung has provided the art for numerous picture books, including One Leaf Rides the Wind by Celeste Davidson Mannis. She lives in Brooklyn, Michigan.

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