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The mitten parent’s guide: what’s inside
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This is a classic, beautifully illustrated Ukrainian folktale about animals gathering in a lost mitten. The story celebrates cooperation, surprise, and problem-solving with a gentle, whimsical tone. There is minimal conflict—mainly comedic chaos when the animals sneeze and tumble out—making it ideal for young children. Jan Brett's distinctive detailed artwork adds educational value about folklore and animals.
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Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki's lost mitten until the bear sneezes. Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki's lost mitten until the bear sneezes.
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- Juvenile fiction
- Folklore
- Mittens
- Folklore, russia (federation)
- Folklore, ukraine
- Picture books
- Children's stories
- Children's literature
- Juvenile literature
- Children's fiction
- Folklore, turkey
- Toy and movable books
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ISBN 9780399219207 · Putnam