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Runaway Mittens
Pica's mittens are always turning up in strange places, but when he finds them keeping the newborn puppies warm in their box, he decides to leave them where they are until spring.
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24 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1988
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January 6, 2018
"Oh, mittens," he says, "why do you always disappear just when I need you."
Pica's mittens are always getting lost. It's almost as if they are running away. Cute story with fun illustrations by Rie Muñoz.
Pica's mittens are always getting lost. It's almost as if they are running away. Cute story with fun illustrations by Rie Muñoz.
December 20, 2016
What child (or adult, for that matter) hasn't been frustrated by misplacing gloves, keys, toy, ... or mittens? Everyone can identify with young Pica and the many places his 'lost' mittens turn up. This story gives young readers a glimpse of life among Inuits. There's a timeless quality to the story, no snow houses, but not completely modern either. And, Munoz's art is a bonus.
February 21, 2022
Pica’s grandmother knitted him a pair of red mittens to keep his hands warm in the winter. But Pica keeps losing his mittens.
One day, they were drying up on the shelf. At school, they were on the floor behind the radiator.
And then one of his mittens got a hole in it. Pica’s grandmother sewed it; she said when Pica was old enough to hunt walrus and seals, she would make him a pair of sealskin mittens. But Pica likes his red wool mittens because they are just right for playing in the snow.
One day, a big snowstorm comes; everyone stays home and Father brings Pin inside to have her pups. When the storm is over, Pica and Etta are getting ready for school. Where are Pica’s mittens?
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Written for primary readers, grades pre-kindergarten third grade, ages four through eight. Most young readers will relate to this simple story since misplacing items is a universal problem. The surprise at the end of this charming tale is a sweet one.
Of particular note are the captivating, bright watercolor illustrations depicting an Inuit child’s life in Alaska.
Highly recommended.
One day, they were drying up on the shelf. At school, they were on the floor behind the radiator.
And then one of his mittens got a hole in it. Pica’s grandmother sewed it; she said when Pica was old enough to hunt walrus and seals, she would make him a pair of sealskin mittens. But Pica likes his red wool mittens because they are just right for playing in the snow.
One day, a big snowstorm comes; everyone stays home and Father brings Pin inside to have her pups. When the storm is over, Pica and Etta are getting ready for school. Where are Pica’s mittens?
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Written for primary readers, grades pre-kindergarten third grade, ages four through eight. Most young readers will relate to this simple story since misplacing items is a universal problem. The surprise at the end of this charming tale is a sweet one.
Of particular note are the captivating, bright watercolor illustrations depicting an Inuit child’s life in Alaska.
Highly recommended.
January 6, 2021
Loved the story, but the illustrations were a little weird in places. We all have had pairs of those runaways mittens...hehe!
January 22, 2021
A lot of my gloves used to run away, too. I can totally relate. Loved the ending.
February 25, 2011
This picture book features an Inuit family. Grandmother has knitted a pair of bright red mittens for Pica. Their small, tight, smooth stitches keep the cold out and Pica thinks they are the finest mittens he has ever had. But he keeps losing them! He wishes they would not run away from him. He loses them at home and at school and almost misses out on a family fishing trip because he can't find his mittens. The surprise ending will leave your heart as warm as it would be if it were wrapped in one of Grandmother's well-knit mittens. Rie Munoz, the illustrator, lives in Alaska and her colorful pictures bring the story of Pica and his runaway mittens to life.
October 14, 2008
I just finished reading this picture book by Jean Rogers. It was illustrated by Rie Munoz who was on of Alaska's "honored" artists when we lived there. I was very happy and surprised to find this book at a garage sale this past Saturday! It's about a little boy who's always losing his mittens. There's a surprise ending.
July 2, 2009
Pico's grandmother made him a pair of red wool mittens that he constantly loses. They turn up in the oddest places. One day he goes to put them on and can't find them. The family finds them under their dog and her new puppies. Pico decides to leave them and just keep his hands in his pocket.
August 4, 2016
I'm going to try to use this as a read aloud for toddlers...it's a bit long but I think if I paraphrase the kids will like it...especially when they see where those pesky mittens have gotten to at the end.
May 16, 2014
A grandmother knits the most warm and comfortable mittens for her grandson, but everytime he goes out he needs help finding them. With help from various family members, the mittens always turn up and during the last search they are found in the most unexpected place.
January 1, 2012
31 months - This is an ok read with a cute ending but we just never seem to read it.
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