Three Little Kittens Who Lost Their Mittens

Three little kittens set off for a day of ice-skating on the pond, but in their excitement, they make a careless mistake: they leave their brand-new mittens sitting on the bank. When they return, the mittens are nowhere to be found. What follows is a gentle adventure as the kittens must find the courage to venture into the snowy world beyond the pond, facing the chill and their own anxiety, to recover their beloved mittens. The story carries a light lesson about responsibility without ever feeling preachy, wrapped instead in warm humor and the relatable panic of losing something precious. First published in 1916, this picture book has charmed generations of young readers with its simple pleasures: the thrill of skating, the fear of a task undone, and the relief of making things right. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or sharing with early readers, it captures a particular kind of childhood magic where even lost mittens can become an expedition.