Monday, November 20, 2006

Two Little Mittens

Cohen, Miriam. Two Little Mittens. Illustrated by Miriam Cohen. Star Bright Books, 2006. ISBN 1595720448. $8.95. Ages18 months-4 years.

Cohen puts a spin on friendship when two little mittens are such good friends that they “belong together like peanut butter and jelly”. They do everything together and like all the same things, but when one mitten gets lost their worlds are turned upside down. Luckily, a warm, wooly hat offers up the suggestion to check the “Lost and Found,” and there they are reunited again. The simplistic and imaginative language allows children of young ages to enjoy such a book on friendship. The colorful and lighthearted pictures are descriptive to the story line and allow younger children to follow along with ease. Children will be appreciative of the Two Little Mittens, not only for the interesting plot of friendship but for the straightforward language and bright, vibrant pictures. The idea of friendship is evident in the story line and no matter the age of the child everyone can learn a little more about what it means to be a friend. Anyone who reads this gentle story will take a look at their own friendships and appreciate them a little more.

Angelina Crasi, BGSU student

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