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Three Little Kittens

Author Jerry Pinkney
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Hardcover
$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
10.94"W x 10.31"H x 0.41"D  
On sale Sep 30, 2010 | 40 Pages | 9780803735330
Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level: Lexile 380L
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Young children all know the Mother Goose rhyme of the kittens who have lost their mittens, but they've never seen it illustrated with so much energy, beauty, and flair. Preschoolers will delight in these cuddly kittens as they frolic outside in the falling leaves, get their whiskers sticky while eating a just-baked apple pie, and do the washing-up under Mama Cat's watchful gaze.

Caldecott Medal-winning, New York Times bestselling author/artist Jerry Pinkney brings a gloriously vivid palette, delightful details and tremendous warmth to his version of this favorite nursery rhyme.

JERRY PINKNEY was one of America’s most acclaimed illustrators. He won the Caldecott Medal, five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five Coretta Scott King Honors, five New York Times Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Show Lifetime Achievement Award, and many other prizes and honors. His long list of celebrated titles includes Mirandy and Brother Wind, The Little Red Hen, The Little Match Girl, and The Lion & The Mouse. 

His family includes a number of acclaimed children's book creators: his son, artist Brian Pinkney; his daughter-in-law, author and children's book editor Andrea Davis Pinkney; and his granddaughter, author-illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow.

Jerry Pinkney passed away on October 20, 2021 at the age of 81. View titles by Jerry Pinkney
“Throughout, the sense of play is fun and contagious.” — Booklist

“An appealing update of a perennial favorite.” — Kirkus

“Pinkney offers another masterful visual interpretation of a classic narrative.” — Publishers Weekly

“This is another superb entry in the artist’s catalog of classics for a new generation.” — School Library Journal

“This familiar tale comes to life with vibrant illustrations that are full of action and warmth.” — Deseret News

“Another winner from a most talented book creator.” — The Plain Dealer

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Young children all know the Mother Goose rhyme of the kittens who have lost their mittens, but they've never seen it illustrated with so much energy, beauty, and flair. Preschoolers will delight in these cuddly kittens as they frolic outside in the falling leaves, get their whiskers sticky while eating a just-baked apple pie, and do the washing-up under Mama Cat's watchful gaze.

Caldecott Medal-winning, New York Times bestselling author/artist Jerry Pinkney brings a gloriously vivid palette, delightful details and tremendous warmth to his version of this favorite nursery rhyme.

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JERRY PINKNEY was one of America’s most acclaimed illustrators. He won the Caldecott Medal, five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five Coretta Scott King Honors, five New York Times Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Show Lifetime Achievement Award, and many other prizes and honors. His long list of celebrated titles includes Mirandy and Brother Wind, The Little Red Hen, The Little Match Girl, and The Lion & The Mouse. 

His family includes a number of acclaimed children's book creators: his son, artist Brian Pinkney; his daughter-in-law, author and children's book editor Andrea Davis Pinkney; and his granddaughter, author-illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow.

Jerry Pinkney passed away on October 20, 2021 at the age of 81. View titles by Jerry Pinkney

Praise

“Throughout, the sense of play is fun and contagious.” — Booklist

“An appealing update of a perennial favorite.” — Kirkus

“Pinkney offers another masterful visual interpretation of a classic narrative.” — Publishers Weekly

“This is another superb entry in the artist’s catalog of classics for a new generation.” — School Library Journal

“This familiar tale comes to life with vibrant illustrations that are full of action and warmth.” — Deseret News

“Another winner from a most talented book creator.” — The Plain Dealer

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