Sp Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

While two kittens copy everything their mother does, their brother naps.

While two kittens copy everything their mother does, their brother naps.

Three kittens get in trouble with their mother over their mittens.

Three kittens get in trouble with their mother over their mittens.

Award-winning author-illustrator Barbara McClintock returns with her original, fun-filled adaption of the popular nursery rhyme story. "McClintock's feline portraits pack plenty of personality.... A sprightly and charming modern take on a traditional rhyme." -- Kirkus ReviewsMake way for the three little kittens who lost their mittens -- as you've never seen them before!Who will be able to resist wailing along with the naughty little kittens as they lose their mittens? And who won't relish rejoicing with the good little kittens as they find and wash their mittens -- and earn their pie -- as well as a loving hug from their Mama?Barbara McClintock, a master of visual storytelling, presents this classic favorite in a comic-book style that encourages full reader participation. And her original twist to the ending is a warm embrace of kindness and empathy to strangers.

Mum is not thrilled by the news that her kittens have lost their mittens, so there is no pie for tea. But as soon as a three-kitten search party recovers the mittens, pie is back on the menu.

Three kittens lose, find, dirty, and wash their mittens. Includes suggestions for classroom activities.