Mittens is a small kitten in a big, new house. Everything seems loud and unfamiliar and scary. The little kitten wants a special place all his own. Can a new friend help him find one?

The satisfying story of an adorable kitten’s search for security and his discovery of a new friend is perfect for children who, like Mittens, are ready to take their first steps on a new journey: reading.

Mittens is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. “The beautiful physical immediacy of the new pet story will draw emergent readers,” commented Booklist.

Join Mittens on his first big adventure to find a safe and cozy space.

• Making Friends: Watch as a scared little kitten named Mittens and a gentle boy named Nick show that friendship is the best hiding place of all.
• A New Home: Follow Mittens as he explores his big, new house and looks for a small, cozy place to call his own.
• Overcoming Shyness: A sweet and gentle story that helps young children understand feeling scared in new situations and the comfort of finding security.
• First Steps to Reading: As a My First I Can Read book, the simple language and word repetition are designed to build confidence in emergent readers.