An ever-patient kitty knits away with one watchful eye on three impish kittens in a charming tale that's purr-fect for bedtime — or anytime. "Clickety-click. Tickety-tick. Knitty Kitty sits and knits." What could Knitty Kitty be knitting? Something to keep three mischievous kittens toasty and comfy, of course. But after the snow falls and the moon comes up and it's bedtime for kittens everywhere, what will keep them all warm and snug? Knitty Kitty has the answers! With a fun, rhythmic text and delightfully detailed illustrations, the storybook team of David Elliott and Christopher Denise knit together a read-aloud that little ones will cozy right up to. PreSchool-Grade 1—With decidedly old-fashioned text and illustrations, this story could be seen as a kind of twist on "The Three Little Kittens." These felines live in a snug stone house with "Knitty Kitty," whose needles are never idle. "Clickety-click./Tickety-tick." She has made a hat for one of them, mittens for another, and a scarf for the third. But, because they are kittens, they decide to use their gifts on an enormous snowman. Then, when it's "bedtime for kittens everywhere," the youngsters have nothing to keep them warm and cozy. Or do they? The full-bleed illustrations in acrylic and ink portray an idyllic cottage in a snow-covered countryside. Inside the warmth is made evident with soft golds, browns, and touches of soft color here and there. A slight but endearing story that, with its repetitions and sound words, is perfect for bedtime reading.— Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Knitty Kitty’s knitting needles are clicking away. The brown and white kitten needs a hat to keep her cozy. Then the striped kitten needs a pair of red mittens to keep him toasty. Finally, the orange and white kitten gets a long, colorful scarf. But observant little listeners will see the first two kittens frollicking in the snow, jumping on a huge snowman—who is already wearing their mittens and hat. Soon enough, the snowman acquires a scarf too. But then, oh dear, the kittens realize they’re cold. At bedtime, they can’t sleep. We’re not cozy! We’re not comfy! We’re not toasty! they meow. Not to worry, Knitty Kitty has something to keep them warm. The final spread shows her curled up in bed with kittens tucked here and there, now warm, indeed. This is a terrific choice for the youngest listeners, who are just getting into the concept of story. The text is short but snappy; the artwork, which fills the spreads with soft winter colors, focuses on the characters but still provides detail. Keep this in mind for toddler storytimes as well. Preschool. --Ilene Cooper David Elliott is the author of several books for young readers, including ON THE FARM, illustrated by Holly Meade, and the New York Times best-selling AND HERE'S TO YOU!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. David Elliott lives near New London, New Hampshire. Christopher Denise has illustrated many books for young readers, including OLIVER FINDS HIS WAY by Phyllis Root, IF I COULD by Susan Milord, and several Redwall books by Brian Jacques. Christopher Denise lives in Providence, Rhode Island. Used Book in Good Condition