The Three Little Kittens

by Marie Simchow Stern

A perennial classic, the Three Little Kittens is a timeless story, cherished by generations of readers, and a perfect read for any bedtime story.

Three little kittens cry when they lose their mittens, because mama won't feed them their favorite fish pie until they find them. But not to worry! They use their keen eyes to find them right away, to mama's delight.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Classics, Cats, Animals, Poetry

20 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1942

Reviews

[Shirley Revill]

The three little kittens was a favourite with my children and my grandchildren.
This wonderful book has enchanted children throughout the years.
A wonderful classic children's book.

[Lorellie]

The vintage art here is so splendid. There is a scene of the mother cat administering a spanking, which bodes some explanation if your family doesn't do that.

[Mary Eve]

One of my childhood faves. I need to get a copy for my collection.

As a book collector, there are those books that find their way to my shelves more often than others. I have repeat editions of many books such as Great Expectations, Jane Eyre, Gone with the Wind, Anne of Green Gables, Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, Little Women and several other titles. Isn't that what we do? Our favorite books become that title that always catches our eye. No matter how many editions one owns, it's never enough.

A few years ago, I was shopping on eBay. I ran across a book that I'd not set eyes on since childhood. My heart melted. I was transported to my younger years and imagined my mother reading to me and my brother. Mom brought every book to life with fun character voices. I bought the book at once. And, recreating my childhood bookshelves became a thing. I want to share my love of books with the Littles. What better way to share that love than with a collection of stories that started my reading journey!? I may not recall every book from those long-ago days, but I love running into a childhood friend such as this, a sweet tale of three little kittens. I've no doubt that this book will become one of those titles I add to my home library more than once.

[Sophie]

Loved it. Just read it a few days ago--wait, that was another book. I read this when I was a kid. Absolutely adorable! >^.^<

[Kelly Kosinski]

I read this same little golden book as a little girl.

[Tycho]

Always made me sad, being reprimanded without being taught.

[Laurie Connolly]

My sister and I velveteen rabbited our copy of this Golden Book, we requested it so often as preschoolers. Seeing this cover, I'm back in the cool of our Colorado basement, pouncing on the lines, "What? Lost your mittens? You naughty kittens. Now you shall have no pie!"

[Lawrence Palmer]

This book illustrates for children that they can have some responsibilities, such as finding things they have misplaced or washing their hands/gloves.

[Kerri]

I adored this as a kid. It had this magical quality to it. 💟

[Vicky]

Picked this up at a used bookstore without skimming it. With adorable kitties on the cover, how could you go wrong? Sweet baby Jesus, this book was ANNOYING and idiotic. Why is the mother cat so evil and apparently unwilling to teach them anything? Why in the hell did she let her kittens wear mittens to eat their damn food? And, most importantly why were the kittens wearing mittens outside in the first place?! Their clothing and the fact that they were FISHING, and the green grass indicates that it was a warm day!! Thank goodness my baby is so young; I'll have to chuck this book before she can form any kind of attachment to it.

[Nicole]

This is a children's book about three little kittens who got into trouble because they lost and then soiled their mittens. I found this book to be really enjoyable. I would recommend to to any younger kid because it was easy to read and a had a fun rhyme scheme throughout the story.

[Amy]

Great illustrations - especially the family painting of 'Admiral Purry' on the last page -
I've never quite understood why cats would ever need mittens?

[José Reyes]

Purr-r, purr-r, purr-r, O let us have the pie. Purr-r, purr-r, purr-r!

[Brianna Krum]

The Three Little Kittens is a rhyme about three cats that lost their mittens. The kittens end up finding their mittens at the end of the story. I would use this rhyme to introduce the children to rhymes. I would read it to the children and then I would have them read it with me next. The class would discuss what the Kittens lost and how they found them.

[Jeff Mayo]

I am getting another chance at all of the childhood classics. Dr. Seuss and the Little Golden Books are back in my rotation. I first read this in the early 70s, as it was one of my first picture books. It was published as a Little Golden Book in 1942. The original poem goes back to as early as 1817.

[Jess]

Thought this was gonna be cute but nope, once again leave it to the 1940s to illustrate a mother cat SPANKING her kittens because they dirtied their mittens and also making them miss dinner for losing them
2 stars just cause it’s about cats though

[Rachel]

It was okay. The kittens lose their mittens, get punished, find them, and then wash them. And then suddenly a rat shows up and the book ends.
The repetition of the words might help? With learning but who knows.

Gave to Bakers.

[P.S. Winn]

Fun rhymes and a good message for children. For adults a step back in time, who doesn't remember this one?

[Johnnie]

811 N. Country Rod
Muskogee, OK

[Victoria Stechschulte]

My favorite as a child. I had two sisters, so we were the three little kittens.

[Lindsey Schultz]

This is a cute book about kittens who lost their mittens. I would recommend for emergent readers, as the sentences are easy and have rhyming .

[Kylie Abecca]

Not the best shortened adaptation I’ve read.

[Toni]

You can't get any cutier then this book. It is one that can easily become a child's favorite.

[Henok]

it looks very good

[Rebecca]

Loved this as a kid

[Alyssa Garza]

This is a great nursery rhyme book for a kindergarten class. I think it's such a cute book and would recommend this for younger students who are learning to read.

[Jeff Sea Based in Books]

This is S tier literature. Concise lessons on display and these three little buddies learn quick. Lose your mittens? No pie! Find em? Pie!!! 😂

And yes this goes towards the book count!

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[Kat]

Meow meow meow meeeeowww!!

[Lauren]

Enjoyed this as a child.

[Sara Goldenberg]

fun kiddie book!