The history of the muffle

"The History of the Mitt" adapted by Florence Desnouveaux and illustrated by Cécile Hudrisier is a contemporary version of the traditional Russian tale. This book, published in 2008 by Didier Jeunesse, is recommended for preschool and primary school children.

The story begins with the loss of a small red mitt by its owner. The muffle then becomes a warm shelter for various forest animals looking to warm up in cold weather. Surprisingly, the mitten seems to stretch to accommodate all the animals that huddle there. However, the story takes an unexpected turn when the muffle reaches its limits and an unforeseen event occurs.

Cécile Hudrisier's illustrations add a captivating visual dimension to the story, and the book conveys a lesson in generosity and sharing. Due to its accessible content and attractive images, “The Story of the Mitt” is suitable for young readers, generally recommended for children from about 3 to 8 years old.