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The Mitten
by
Jim Aylesworth,
Barbara McClintock (Goodreads Author)
When a little boy loses a mitten in the snow, a passing squirrel finds it's the perfect place to warm his icy toes. So he sqe-e-e-e-zes inside. But he's not the only animal with that idea. How many animals can fit inside a little boy's mitten?
Aylesworth's rollicking rhyming refrains and McClintock's delightfully expressive characters are sure to make this book every child'...more
Aylesworth's rollicking rhyming refrains and McClintock's delightfully expressive characters are sure to make this book every child'...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 1st 2009
by Scholastic Press
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Dec 01, 2010
Abigail
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4 of 5 stars
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Ooh, I am so glad I read this. I’m a huge fan of McClintock's illustrations and I have been wanting to read all of her books. Over at the Children's Books group, the December theme for the Picture Books Club is winter, and the Jan Brett version of this folk tale is one of the selected books, but some members are reading other versions in addition to or instead of that one. I loved the Jan Brett version and I think I love this one even more.
I can understand why there are so many versions of this...more
I can understand why there are so many versions of this...more
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Title: “The Mitten” by Jan Brett
Grade/interest level: K-2nd grade
Guided Reading Level: M
Genre: Folktale
Main characters: Nicki, grandma, and woodland animals.
Setting: Outside in the forest on the snow
POV: Third person point of view, by a narrator
Summary: The story is about a young Ukrainian boy who asks his grandmother to knit him so warm white mittens, and she finally does. His grandmother warns him that if he is to lose his mittens, he will have a hard time finding them in the snow. Nicki tells...more
Grade/interest level: K-2nd grade
Guided Reading Level: M
Genre: Folktale
Main characters: Nicki, grandma, and woodland animals.
Setting: Outside in the forest on the snow
POV: Third person point of view, by a narrator
Summary: The story is about a young Ukrainian boy who asks his grandmother to knit him so warm white mittens, and she finally does. His grandmother warns him that if he is to lose his mittens, he will have a hard time finding them in the snow. Nicki tells...more
I'm not sure why I can't find it but we read another story, very similiar to this, only a few weeks ago. I've checked my books on here, I've checked other reviewers links on here, I've looked through the actual books here, and nothing. I'm so annoyed right now I can barely see straight.
We also both liked this far more. I'm not sure if that's because we read them so close together or because they're so similiar that it wouldn't have mattered when each was read or what. But either way this is a f...more
We also both liked this far more. I'm not sure if that's because we read them so close together or because they're so similiar that it wouldn't have mattered when each was read or what. But either way this is a f...more
I picked this book when I saw it because when I worked in Denver Public Schools it was my favorite book to read to the children. I did not yet have my own children so was so excited when I got to read to the little ones. I love this book because it shows great sharing skills. It shows kids that everyone can work together, no matter what kind of ANIMAL you are. They are animals in the story but can easily be told to little kids as them working together. I love the pictures in this book and how si...more
My new favorite book. It is a rendition of a classic story: a boy accidently leaves a mitten in the woods, and several woodland animals snuggle inside the mitten to get warm, stretching the knitted fibers farther than they are intended to go. What makes it stand apart are the priceless expressions on each animal's face as they plead for a spot inside the mitten, and the sweet relationship between the boy who loses his mitten and his loving, patient grandmother. She knits him mittens and scarves...more
I really enjoyed The Mitten. When the boy loses his mitten, he has no idea that a whole bunch of different animals (from the large to the small: a bear to a mouse) has decided to stay warm inside his mitten. When he and his grandmother go out to retrieve it, the mitten has exploded into a bunch of bits as the animals were just too much for it to hold. I liked the repetition in the story, and the fact that all of the animals continued to make room for more and more animals. The grandmother's love...more
The Mitten is about a little boy who loses his mitten while he is out playing in the snow. While he was at home a squirrel saw the mitten and wanted to warm its toes so it got inside to sleep. Then came along a rabbit, a fox, a bear, and a mouse all wanting to get inside the mitten. The mitten bursts apart when the mouse tries to squeeze in. When the boy comes back to find his mitten there is nothing but yarn left, so his grandmother tells him she will make him another one.
I could use this story...more
I could use this story...more
I enjoyed this version of the classic folktale as well. The story was retold in a classic, rhytmic way that is easy for children to pay attention to. The pictures were bright and full of detail that captured the readers attention. I loved how the red mitten popped against the background of the pure white snow. Reading this book makes you want to jump in the snow and play and it also makes children wonder what the animals are doing in the snow when we're not around. This was a charming version of...more
A fun story about a boy who loses the mitten that his grandmother made for him. While it is lost a little squirrel finds it and snuggles in to sleep, then a rabbit, a fox, a bear, and finally a mouse. This is a cause and effect story and it is very fun to read out loud.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE: This could be a circle time game where the teacher would produce a large mitten that matches the one from the story (as an added bonus you could put wool on the outside for them to touch) and as the different...more
LEARNING EXPERIENCE: This could be a circle time game where the teacher would produce a large mitten that matches the one from the story (as an added bonus you could put wool on the outside for them to touch) and as the different...more
We all know this tale of the lost mitten that gets put to better use by the forest animals, but what makes this version so spectacular is the delightful, giggle-inducing illustrations that capture the expressions of the delightful animals exquisitely.
A little boy loved by his grandmother lost a red mitten that was so tenderly knitted by her. During the night, many creatures of the forest find the mitten and decide to make it their cozy home. When one too many crawls into the little mitten, it u...more
A little boy loved by his grandmother lost a red mitten that was so tenderly knitted by her. During the night, many creatures of the forest find the mitten and decide to make it their cozy home. When one too many crawls into the little mitten, it u...more
The version by Jim Aylesworth is the best for performing to an audience. First, it has only five animals. Second, it has repetitive text told in verse. Each time an animal is introduced it says “Brrrr” (which you can invite the children to say with you as you hug yourself and shiver). Invite the children to repeat with you the phrases, “No Room!”, “Go away!”, “Please!”, “Oh, okay!” Invite the children to all take a deep breath with you at the point in the story where all the animals do this at o...more
Loved it! This is the story of a little boy who loves winter and loves to play outside and his grandmother, who loves him very much, always knits him wonderfully warm hats and sweaters and mittens for him to bundle up in when he goes outside. One day, though, he loses a mitten; but it becomes a warm place for various woodland creatures to warm their toes. It all gets over-exaggerated and a bit absurd as so many creatures (and big ones, at that!) cram into the tiny mitten, but that just adds to t...more
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After a little boy loses a mitten while playing on a cold winter day, five animals find the mitten and use it to warm their "cold toes". Everyone is warm and cozy until the last occupant, the mouse attempts to fill one small spot left in the cozy mitten. As the other four let out their breath to fall asleep, the mitten gives way and breaks into thousands of pieces. An inventive and fun way to look at a classic folktale, this is a book you will want to add to your "mitten collection."
This Jan Brett classic is retold by Aylesworth.I love the real life expressive animals and the details of the illustrations which is why I rate this 5 stars.There are many read along sounds and rhythms that children would love to repeat.
Learning Experience: As we head toward Fall and Winter and we have to get into cold weather gear, as a class we will practice putting on and taking off mittens.This will teach the children autonomy as well as gross motor skills.
Learning Experience: As we head toward Fall and Winter and we have to get into cold weather gear, as a class we will practice putting on and taking off mittens.This will teach the children autonomy as well as gross motor skills.
Loved the repetitious elements of the story, particularly that they didn't go overboard. The kids really liked this one - I'd say it's good for Preschool up through grades 1 or 2. Barbara McClintock illustrates in ink, gouache, and watercolor. McClintock uses a muted palette (except for the bright red mitten) and detailed linework that gives the illustrations an old-fashioned feel, but also includes plenty of humor, particularly in the animal faces and the squeezing into the mitten bits. The ill...more
I'm not exactly sure why we needed a new version of "the mitten," but another Aylesworth / McClintock pairing is worth it. The animals faces are fantastically funny - I wouldn't expect anything less from McClintock The warm, comfortable 19th century grandma with hot chocolate setting is super sweet with nostalgia and Norman Rockwell. Don't miss the note on the copyright page for an unexpected touch of the macabre. A great read aloud.
This is another version of the classic Ukrainian folktale about one animal after another fitting into a boy's lost mitten, and draws its inspiration from other picture books -- versions by Jan Brett and Alvin Tresselt come to mind. But this one has plenty of its own charm -- nice illustrations, and repetition make this a great story for young kids -- they'll definitely laugh at the yarn explosion!
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Lisle Library Call #: E AYL
This is a slightly different version of The Mitten than the Jan Brett one. This was my first time reading this version. I really liked the cumulative tale aspect of this retelling. It was fun to compare which animals came and squeezed into the mitten in each story and to compare the different endings. My 7 yo really liked the pictures on the first page that looked like little frames around each picture.
This is a great story for toddlers when CONDENSED. I summarized the plot and used some of the repetitions Aylesworth employs in his rendition when I told the story using the felt board. Very successful with toddlers. They loved seeing the animals appear and try to fit in the mitten. They repeated the lines after me--acting out "brrrr" when the animals were cold. But bot a great book to read through!
While I don't particularly care for McClintock's old-fashioned-type illustrations, I enjoyed the new telling of this story...and the double-page spreads, especially when the mitten completely splits and pieces go everywhere, have a lot of energy to them.
It made me want to gather all the picture books with this theme--Mushroom in the Rain came to mind--and do a themed storytime for elementary kids.
It made me want to gather all the picture books with this theme--Mushroom in the Rain came to mind--and do a themed storytime for elementary kids.
I agree with the reviewer who said this version is the best for a performance; I witnessed this with 2nd and 3rd graders taking the parts in a semi-readers' theatre production. The students applauded at the end. The students are a bit surprised by the end, but I also agree that the grandmother's love is an important facet. The illustrations do a great job of moving the story forward as well.
Yes, another book of the motif of the overstuffed lost mitten. I did like the more present Grandmother in this version, making for a more homelike story that might actually happen. Highlight were the illustrations of the overstuffed mitten bursting into tiny pieces of yarn and the final one of the Grandmother knitting a new mitten while the boy and his cat play on the floor with a ball of yarn.
This is a good book to read in winter or when there is a chance of snow day during winter.This book show us about animals that can be adapted to live in the cold. Children can identify why they use mitten or gloves and other kinds of clothes using during winter.
Learning Experience:Ask each child what is the favorite blanket or any winter clothes he or she is using to make them warm.
Learning Experience:Ask each child what is the favorite blanket or any winter clothes he or she is using to make them warm.
An excellent drama activity goes along with this book. Children all choose animals they want to be and they practice walking and acting like that animal. Read the story and have each 'animal' join in at the appropriate time. (Note: students can choose animals not in the story and there can be more than one; the teacher just has to adjust the story slightly.) Use a large blanket as the 'mitten' and everyone can jump out at the end. Lots of fun!
This book is about a boy who gets mittens from his grandma.When he goes outside to play he loses one but doesn't notice.When he goes back inside and finds out he doesn't have one he tells his grandma.His grandma says they will look for it tomorow.What they don't know is that The mitten is about to go through some changes.
Nov 06, 2012
Jennah
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
3-7 year olds
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Top 10 favorite kids books in our house. The story of a little boy who loses the little red mitten that his grandmother has knit for him. The mitten then becomes a home to many animals attempting to escape the snow.
One of Didi's favorites for sure, she really finds the story funny. And we enjoy the illustrations.
One of Didi's favorites for sure, she really finds the story funny. And we enjoy the illustrations.
The PreSchool Storytimers were "spellbound" by this book! A great opportunity for a repetitive rhyme, wondering what might happen next and wonderful illustrations to boot. I actually think I like this version better than Jan Brett's! Perfect for "Animals in Winter" theme or mittens or just winter.
My librarian read this and the other version to our class to compare and contrast the simalarities and differences,in this veresion the mitten was white and it blended in with the snow, and some of the animals were different and in both versions the bear fitts but the mouse makes it ekolode or fly away.
Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock are a fabulous picture book team! In my mind McClintock has very little competition in the realm of illustration and Aylesworth is just a fantastic storyteller. His work is made for reading aloud and this one is no exception.
This story of a lost and repurposed mitten is told through gentle and humorous repetition and accompanied by delightful old fashioned looking illustrations. Aylesworth and McClintock's other collaborations - (The Gingerbread Man, Goldil...more
This story of a lost and repurposed mitten is told through gentle and humorous repetition and accompanied by delightful old fashioned looking illustrations. Aylesworth and McClintock's other collaborations - (The Gingerbread Man, Goldil...more
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Jim Aylesworth was born in Jacksonville, Florida but as an infant moved from the state. He lived in many places during his childhood: Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas... but by the time Aylesworth was 15 his family had settled in Hinsdale, Illinois and that is where he graduated from high school in 1961.
In 1965, he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a B.A. in English....more
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