Mittens,

Where
Is Max?

by Lola M. Schaefer • pictures by Susan Kathleen Hartung

 Ages 3-5

Mittens is searching for Max. He

wants to play! But Max isn’t in
any of the places where Mittens
looks for him. Where can he be?
The happy surprise that awaits
Mittens in this easy-to-read story
will charm the youngest of readers.

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ISBN 978-0-06-170227-3 (trade bdg.) — ISBN 978-0-06-170226-6 (pbk.)

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Mittens wants to play.
He wants to play
with his friend Max.
Mittens runs across the grass.
He crawls under the fence.

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Mittens runs to the back steps.
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This is where Max eats.

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But Max is not here.
Mittens calls Max.
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Where is Max?
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He runs past the back steps.
He runs past the doghouse.
Mittens peeks under the fence.
He sees his toy.
It is rolling, rolling, rolling.

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Look who’s here!

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Max was looking for Mittens.
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^gt) Ideal for sharing with emergent readers

Simple sentences for eager new readers

High-interest stories for developing readers

Complex plots for confident readers

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