Lifetime previewAlex and the Two Warm Mittens
When Alex receives two warm mittens, sharing inspires a mitten tree—children layer, swap, and connect lonely mittens into a bright, communal chain of kindness.
- Recommended age
- Ages 4–8
- Reading time
- 7 minutes
- Illustrated pages
- 6 pages
- Category
- Kindness & Emotions
Story guide
About this story
Young readers meet a memorable new challenge in Alex and the Two Warm Mittens, a gentle adventure made for sharing aloud. When Alex receives two warm mittens, sharing inspires a mitten tree—children layer, swap, and connect lonely mittens into a bright, communal chain of kindness. Across 6 illustrated pages, children ages 4–8 can follow the action while exploring kindness, managing feelings, empathy. Feelings are treated with care, giving families a natural opening to talk about empathy and emotional regulation. It is designed for repeat reading, with approachable language, supportive illustrations, and ideas families can discuss naturally.
A little preview
On the morning the maple leaves became white, Grandma handed Alex a soft package: two warm mittens, knitted with blue yarn and tiny stars. Alex slipped them on and felt as if hands were wrapped in little clouds. Walking to school with a scarf tied high, Alex noticed Juno at the corner, hands tucked in sleeves and teeth chattering. Juno's small palms pressed against a cold tummy. Alex wiggled the thumbs proudly, and a small worry began to nibble at the joy.
What children can learn
- Kindness
- Managing feelings
- Empathy
Perfect for
- Calm story time
- Parent-child reading
- Kindergarten
- Early readers
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