Happy Halloween, Mittens

Name: Happy Halloween, Mittens
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Lola M. Schaefer
ISBN: 9780062124692

Author: Lola M. Schaefer

Series: My First I Can Read

Narrator: Fred Berman

Unabridged: 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/09/2011

Categories: Children's Fiction, Beginner Readers, Animal Stories, Holiday Stories

Synopsis

Mittens the kitten wants to help Nick get ready for Halloween!But when Mittens tries to paint spooky faces, put up spooky cobwebs, and make orange cookies, he makes a mess instead! Halloween activities take center stage in this sweet beginning reader about Mittens.This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

About Lola M. Schaefer

Lola M. Schaefer is an educator, writer, and gardener, and the author of many acclaimed books for children about math, art, science, technology, animals, and nature. She uses shovels, hoes, rakes, and scissors when she works in her garden. Lola M. Schaefer grew up in Indiana, and now lives in northern Georgia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Peacegal on September 14, 2023

A child and his kitten decorate their home for Halloween. The illustrations are adorable, but I can't get behind a book that depicts an animal becoming tangled in fake cobwebs as funny and cute. This stuff is a menaceto both pets who have the misfortune to ingest it and wild birds who get entangled.......more

Goodreads review by Kendra on February 23, 2020

This book is a perfect option for a read-aloud with younger children, from 0-3 years old. There are short sentences with easy wording, which is perfect for young readers. The illustrations are very simple and the colors are vibrant but not too harsh on the eyes. I would recommend this as a short rea......more

Goodreads review by Ms Kim on October 26, 2022

A cute book about a kitten named Mittens who wants to help decorate for Halloween. But he creates messes instead. Oh no! He does get to enjoy a tasty treat created by one of his messes! 🤗 You will enjoy reading this book to discover how Mittens is able to finally help! This book is great in keeping......more

Goodreads review by Kim on October 26, 2020

A short, cute story, with lovely drawings (paintings?). A cat wants to help his person decorate, but he just keeps getting in the way ... until a tool he possesses saves the day!......more

Goodreads review by Leigh on October 09, 2019

An adorable reader perfect for the holiday!......more