A Kitten Tale
Four kittens romp and play through the seasons: around ponds and beside frogs in spring, prancing on green grass in the summer, and tumbling in colorful leaves in the fall. But only one kitten out of the four is looking forward to the winter snow they have never seen before. One kitten laments, “We’ll be cold and wet and snow will cover everything!” But, whenever the other three kittens imagine the negative aspects of snow, the fourth kitten exclaims, “I can’t wait!” Finally, the kittens’ first snow arrives, and, from the window inside, the three kittens watch the very excited snow-loving fourth kitten tumble and play merrily in the snow. Inspired by his exuberant enjoyment, the three kittens exclaimed, “We’ll be right out!"
Pennsylvania Center for the Book Awards
Book Activities & Discussion Ideas
Ask the children if any of them remember a time when they were a little afraid to try something, but watched another child (or group of children) enjoy the activity—then, wanted to try it. Or do any of the children remember when they think they helped another child (or group of children) try something new?
This is a simple story yet much is told through the pictures. Encourage families to spend time talking with children about the pictures, both actions and feelings. Reading pictures helps to support children’s understanding of the story.