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What do you think Baba was thinking about the mittens when Nicki came home?
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* Why is this mitten larger than the other?
* What was Nicki doing outside to cause his mitten to be stretched out? |
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What are mittens?
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A covering for your hands when it is very cold or snowy. They are not like gloves because there is not a section of material for each finger.
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In what order did the animals appear in the story?
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1. mole 2. rabbit
3. hedgehog 4. owl 5. badger 6. fox 7. great bear 8. meadow mouse |
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What is a hedgehog?
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An animal with quills almost like a porcupine.
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Why doesn't Nicki's grandmother want to make snow white mittens for him?
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She doesn't want to make snow white mittens because if one drops on the snow, Nicki will not be able to find the mitten.
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What does it mean to say Jan Brett 'adapted' the story?
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Someone told Jan Brett the story or legend which had been passed down through the years. Now, she was telling the story in her words.
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What animals use the mitten?
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A mole, a snow-shoe rabbit, a hedgehog, an owl, a badger, a fox, a bear, and a meadow mouse use the mitten.
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What do you think hedgehog was looking for under the wet leaves?
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Bugs, worms, other types of life which would become his food.
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Where is the Ukrain?
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The Ukrain is on the European Continent between western Europe and Russia.
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What are talons?
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Talons are sharp claws on a birds' feet. They are used for holding onto objects in order to keep from falling off and for catching their prey.
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What happened when the great bear sneezed?
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The mitten flew up into the air and the animals were scattered all over the snow.
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