Plot summary, “The Mitten” by Jan Brett in 4 Minutes - Book Review

The Mitten (1989) by Jan Brett is a beloved children's book based on a Ukrainian folktale. The story follows a young boy named Nicki, who loses one of his white wool mittens in the snow. As Nicki continues his day unaware of the loss, various woodland animals—mole, rabbit, hedgehog, owl, badger, fox, bear, and a tiny mouse—find the mitten and take shelter inside it. The mitten stretches and bulges as the animals crowd in, but it never tears, thanks to Nicki’s grandmother’s careful knitting. Eventually, a sneeze from the bear causes the mitten to fly into the air, scattering the animals. The story ends with Nicki happily retrieving his mitten, much to his grandmother’s curiosity. The charming illustrations and playful narrative have made The Mitten a classic in children's literature.