Synopses & Reviews
Something is making a noise by the fence. Could it be a new friend?
Review
Praise for Mittens: “Preschoolers will enjoy the kittens story, as they recognize how it feels to be a small creature in a giant world.” ALA Booklist
Synopsis
A big yard can be a lonely place for a little kitten. So when Mittens hears a scratching noise behind the fence, he has to see what is on the other side. It may just be a new friend to play with
The playful kitten's tale is sure to appeal to beginning readers who like to explore new things and make new friends, just like Mittens
Synopsis
Mittens the kitten is looking for some fun, but he's all alone
When Mittens hears a scratching noise behind the fence, he digs and digs until he is face to face, eye to eye, and nose to nose with the big dog who lives next door, Max. With fun read-aloud sounds, What's That, Mittens? is a fun introduction to reading for the youngest readers.
This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.
About the Author
Lola M. Schaefer is the author of several books for children, including
An Island Grows;
Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed, an NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts; and
What's Up, What's Down? She lives with her husband, Ted, in the mountains of north Georgia, where she occasionally observes the back end of a black bear, coyote, or gray fox.
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.