{"product_id":"the-mitten-20th-anniversary-edition-jan-brett","title":"The Mitten: 20th Anniversary Edition by Jan Brett","description":"\u003cp\u003eJan Brett’s beloved \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e returns in a beautiful 20th Anniversary Edition, celebrating a picture book that has become a wintertime favorite for generations of families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by a Ukrainian folktale and illustrated with details influenced by Ukrainian folk art, the story follows a lost white mitten that becomes an unlikely refuge for a growing collection of woodland animals. One by one, the animals squeeze inside, transforming something small and ordinary into a wonderfully cozy—and increasingly crowded—winter hiding place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Brett’s richly detailed illustrations invite children to do more than simply follow the story. There are animals to notice, details to discover, and clues tucked into the artwork that make \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e especially rewarding to read together again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Jan Brett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended ages: 3–5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade range: Preschool–Kindergarten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 9.1\" L × 11.2\" W\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e by Jan Brett about?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic children’s picture book about a lost mitten in the snowy woods that becomes shelter for an ever-growing group of woodland animals. Jan Brett’s version is inspired by a Ukrainian folktale and is known for its richly detailed illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is special about \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten: 20th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20th Anniversary Edition is an oversized special edition featuring a silver foil jacket and a fresh image of the woodland animals from the story. It makes a beautiful read-aloud copy as well as a collectible edition for Jan Brett fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e by Jan Brett for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e is recommended for ages 3–5, approximately preschool through kindergarten. Its repeating story structure and detailed illustrations make it especially enjoyable for reading aloud with young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e a Christmas book?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e is a winter picture book rather than specifically a Christmas story. Its snowy woodland setting makes it a lovely choice for holiday gifting, but children can enjoy the story throughout the winter season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e based on a folktale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Jan Brett’s \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by a Ukrainian folktale, with artwork influenced by traditional Ukrainian folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e a good gift for a young child?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cem\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/em\u003e is a particularly lovely gift for preschoolers and kindergarteners who enjoy animals, winter stories, nature, detailed illustrations, and books meant to be read together. The special anniversary presentation also makes this edition especially giftable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49443077750855,"sku":"51999","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/9925\/8439\/files\/the-mitten-20th-anniversary-edition-jan-brett.png?v=1791394578","url":"https:\/\/shopthegreenehouse.com\/products\/the-mitten-20th-anniversary-edition-jan-brett","provider":"The GreeneHouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}