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Name: Too many mittens
Author: Florence Slobodkin

📘 Too many mittens by Florence Slobodkin

In this charming tale, a pair of twin boys find themselves the custodians of every lost red mitten in their community. Once word spreads that the twins have misplaced theirs, neighbors eagerly deposit any found mittens at their home. As the collection grows, the twins realize they must manage the surplus and help bring each mitten back to its owner, turning a simple loss into a community‑wide service of kindness and responsibility.

First publish date: 1958

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Florence Slobodkin

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