Mittens
About this ebook
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.
Join Mittens on his first big adventure to find a safe and cozy space.
- Making Friends: Watch as a scared little kitten named Mittens and a gentle boy named Nick show that friendship is the best hiding place of all.
- A New Home: Follow Mittens as he explores his big, new house and looks for a small, cozy place to call his own.
- Overcoming Shyness: A sweet and gentle story that helps young children understand feeling scared in new situations and the comfort of finding security.
- First Steps to Reading: As a My First I Can Read book, the simple language and word repetition are designed to build confidence in emergent readers.
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About the author
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.
