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The Woodcutter's Mitten: An Old Ukrainian Tale (Books for Young Readers)

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This traditional tale is given new life in a beautifully illustrated book. As the snow deepens, the animals, who have clever names, snuggle together inside the mitten that was dropped by the old woodcutter. When he discovers his mitten is missing, he sets out in search of it. But...it is filled with animals! How does he manage to get his mitten back? You'll have to read the story!

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Would you believe a mouse, a frog, a hare, a fox, a wild boar and a huge bear could all fit inside a woollen mitten?

If you read this book, you might just believe it's possible.

This is a classic northern European children's tale. This version is retold by Polly Lawson, and is an English version of the German title " Ein Marchen im Schnee".

The appeal of this book is in the subtle and charming illustrations done by Loek Koopmans.

As each animal (in order of size and incredibility) is invited to shelter in the warmth of the mitten, the snowfall becomes heavier and heavier. When the bear appears the snow is almost a blizzard.

It is the woodcutter's little dog who finds his master's lost mitten and sees all the animals inside.

The snow has stopped. The animals leave when the little dog barks. The old man arrives. If only the little dog could talk.