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Three Little Kittens
Young children all know the Mother Goose rhyme of the kittens who have lost their mittens, but they've never seen it illustrated with so much energy, beauty, and flair. Preschoolers will delight in these cuddly kittens as they frolic outside in the falling leaves, get their whiskers sticky while eating a just-baked apple pie, and do the washing-up under Mama Cat's watchful...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 30th 2010
by Dial Books for Young Readers
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The classic nursery rhyme is retold with illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. Not as stunning as his other retellings, mainly due to cluttered composition and lack of contrast between the figures. Still, for a Mother Goose unit, this is a useful addition. One point of discussion might be about Pinkney's choice to change the word "naughty" to "silly."
This retelling of the Mother Goose rhyme highlights the playful antics of the kittens. We add the sounds "meow" and "purr" when they appear in the text t...more
This retelling of the Mother Goose rhyme highlights the playful antics of the kittens. We add the sounds "meow" and "purr" when they appear in the text t...more
I loved the illustrations in this book. The amount of detail the illustrator put into the pictures is amazing! I also thought the story of the book was good. I would recommend this book to K-2nd graders.
Publishers Weekly
On the heels of his Caldecott win for The Lion & the Mouse, Pinkney offers another masterful visual interpretation of a classic narrative, albeit one with less gravitas. Wearing mittens newly knitted by their mother, the adorable and feisty kittens frolic outdoors with three...more
Publishers Weekly
On the heels of his Caldecott win for The Lion & the Mouse, Pinkney offers another masterful visual interpretation of a classic narrative, albeit one with less gravitas. Wearing mittens newly knitted by their mother, the adorable and feisty kittens frolic outdoors with three...more
I would rate it three stars, but my 4yo enjoyed it so much, I had to up it to four stars. I have never been wild about this story; Pinkney's illustrations are wonderful, and full of life and movement, but I just don't find the story itself that interesting. But ... it is a children's book, and my child laughed and delighted in it, and asked me to read it again and again. The kittens are pretty cute, and the other little animals are adorable, too - like the chickadee in the red hat, and the other...more
Caldecott medalist, Pinkney, has created a picture book version of the beloved nursery rhyme. Pinkney stays true to the original version of the rhyme. His illustrations offer a realistic and detailed depiction of the rhyme, offering a jaunty tone that works very well here. The mother cat is fully clothed in a dress while the kittens romp in collars only, allowing them to act more like cats while they play. The small details in the illustrations are delightful. The kittens play with a mouse jack-...more
A generally disappointing version of a familiar nursery rhyme. Although Pinkney is a talented and honored illustrator, I found the illustrations in this book to be a little too busy, and I wished they were a little more crisp. The variations on the familiar rhyme added a little interest, but since my copy did not have the music included, it was awkward to sing to my daughter (who much prefers books to be sung). For a better example of Pinkney's work, check out the Caldecott winning Lion and the...more
This book was a retelling of a Mother Goose rhyme that everyone has heard at one point or another. What makes this version stand out is the beautiful illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. His pictures bring the kittens and their problems to life and help us to remember them in a new light. The pictures fit so well the words to tell the story that the story is no longer complete without them. I really liked this book and cannot wait to share its illustrations with others.
I wanted to love this, but didn't really understand about the song on the book jacket. I read the library copy and couldn't really get to the song music, but think it may be a nice chance to practice the piano. I wonder if little ones will enjoy this if they are not familiar with the rhyme? Of course the illustrations are beautiful and with a little one in a lap, especially one who loves kittens, this will be wonderful.
Classic Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme about three little kittens and their mittens. We've read several versions of this rhyme, usually abbreviated and in a collection with other rhymes. This is a playful expanded version, often with just one sentence on a bright and colorful two-page spread. Our youngest picked this out at the library and really liked the illustrations.
I don't know, the kittens were cute, but the Mother cat with the dress on was sort of creepy. Sometimes when animals are anthropomorphized too much but at the same time look like real animals it is off putting, like people who actually dress up their cats in the costumes. Not my favorite Pinkney or Three Little Kittens.
I used to LOVE this book as a kid, because I loved kittens of course! (Still do) So when I saw it this at the library I had to snag it to read it to my son.
He loved it (he likes kittens too) & after I finished the book he INSISTED on kissing the kittens on the head & then hugging them, haha!!
He loved it (he likes kittens too) & after I finished the book he INSISTED on kissing the kittens on the head & then hugging them, haha!!
I like books based on nursery rhymes as a general rule. "Meow" was one of my niece's first and favorite words, as it whenever she saw a cat or a picture of a cat she would "meow" incessantly, so I knew she's love this book. Plus, you get those great Pinkney illustrations.
Jerry Pinkney creates a beautiful retelling of the classic nursery rhyme. Great introduction for children who may not know the Mother Goose version, or just love kittens. The underside of the book jacket includes the music and lyrics to a song version.
These adorable kittens are sooooo lifelike they could be curled in your lap. Pinkney should be winning wards for these illustrations!! What toys do kittens play with--mouse ones of course. After finding their mittens and of course eating a lovely berry pie the mittens needed laundered. My eyes feasted long and lovingly over these illustrations.
A wonderful interpretation of this rhyme. The illustrations are very vivid and there is a lot to look at. The children at PreSchool Story time seem to enjoy this tale. Of course we did lace mittens afterwards for our craft.
I wasn't a huge fan of his version, but my story time kiddos were enthralled by it. I was losing their attention and pulled this one out in desperation. They all got quiet and looked like they were in a trance. Thankfully.
The story is cute and the illustrations are cute. I really like the simplicity of Galdone's version of this classic tale much more. Pinkney has me looking at so many details, I get too wrapped up in the illustrations.
"[S]uch a good lesson -- never eat pie while wearing mittens." - Becky
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More elaborate than Galdone. I think I prefer Galdone, but this is a larger book, more suited to large audiences. Darn, I wish I could get to the song on the inside cover. Toddler Time and pre-k class visits.
I really enjoyed this retelling of the classic kitten tale! With slightly different text from other versions, and Pinkney's signature illustrations, this story really came to life for me.
Great classic story that will have children rhyming. Also the pictures in the book really add to the story. The pictures are colorful and fun and make children want to turn the page
What a wonderful work of art...this version of the classic tale does not disappoint. Would work GREAT for storytime with large, colorful illustrations.
Fun preschool book--the kids LOVED chiming in on all the meow meow meow parts. It just makes my girls want a cat all that much more! (NO!!!)
nice retelling of the nursery rhyme, but the illustrations were a little busy for me. I had trouble even seeing when the kittens lost their mittens!
Love Jerry Pinkney. There is so much energy and detail in these illustrations! And such a good lesson -- never eat pie while wearing mittens.
I found this a darling version, with lovely illustrations. I like the fact that the kittens are "careless" and "silly", rather than naughty.
Really love the illustrations. Jerry Pinkney never disappoints. Gavin enjoyed this classic and wanted it read over and over.
Beautiful! I loved this book but it is primarily for preschool and early kindergarten, Not for BMJ. It is a retelling of the nursery rhyme Three Little Kittens.
Nice addition to a Mother Goose unit. Would be fun to have little ones act out!
Gorgeous pictures of the nursery rhyme. Might be too young for BMJ.
It's really Pinkney's illustrations that make me love this book!
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JERRY PINKNEY is one of children’s literature’s most time-honored artists. He has been illustrating children’s books for over 40 years and has more than 75 books to his credit. He has the rare distinction of being the recipient of five Caldecott Honor books and the winner of the Caldecott medal for The Lion and the Mouse. He has also won the Coretta Scott King Award five times, the Coretta Scott K...more
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