"And that's when the mittens heard a very BIG
voice. "Excuse me," said the voice. "I have a
question."
The mittens gasped in shock. They looked waaaay
up. It was the Little Girl!
"Why do you have to match?" she asked."
While Dotty and Other Dotty are a 'pair' of mittens that exactly match each other, Stripes has no match. The Dotty pair are aghast, reminding Stripes that the Little Girl will never need a blue striped mitten as she only has two hands. Stripes thinks there must be a reason for being in the Little Girl's pocket. But, she never gets to do anything that is fun.
When the Little Girl loses a Dotty, she decides to wear Other Dotty and Stripes. Other Dotty is not at all pleased with the situation until the two mittens get to know each other. As partners, the two come close to being friends. What a surprise when Stripes meets up with Other Stripes! They are quick to dismiss Other Dotty ... she will no longer be needed. The Little Girl has only two hands. Luckily, their owner is pragmatic; she wants to know why mittens must match.
Too often, mittens are lost. Too often, there are mittens that don't match. Is there a solution to this common dilemma? Little Girl thinks there is. She is absolutely right! The surprise ending is delightful!
Artwork, created using acrylics and watercolor pencils, give the feel of a cozy, warm mohair blanket. Readers will want to reach out and touch the fuzziness of the expressive images. I love that the children who follow in the Little Girl's footsteps are as diverse as the mittens that find new purpose on their hands!
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