The Three Kittens
Quick Answer
A sweet rhyme where three kittens lose their mittens, feel very sorry, and then find them again. A gentle âoops and repairâ nursery verse.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Itâs comforting: a small mistake, big feelings, then relief. Great for bedtime because it models making things right and ending safely.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-7 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
âThe Three Kittensâ is a classic nursery rhyme in a tiny story arc: the kittens lose something important, feel upset, and then fix the problem. The repeating lines make it easy for children to anticipate and join in, and the emotions are familiarâworry, regret, and happy relief. In bedtime routines, itâs especially nice for teaching that mistakes can be repaired, and that feelings can settle back down after an âuh-ohâ moment.
Story Excerpt
Three little kittens lost their mittens, And they began to cry, " Oh, Mother dear, We very much fear That we have lost our mittens! " " Lost your mittens! You naughty kittens! Then you shall have no pie. Mee - ow, mee - ow, mee - ow! No, you shall have no pie. Mee - ow, mee - ow, mee - ow! " The three little kittens found their mittens, And they began to cry, " Oh,âŠ
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In One Glance
âThe Three Kittensâ is a nursery rhyme about kittens who lose their mittens and feel very sorry. The rhyme repeats phrases for rhythm and then resolves with finding what was lost. Itâs a gentle lesson about responsibility and the relief of making things right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kittens lose their mittens, feel upset, and then find them again.
Noâjust mild worry that ends happily.
Ages 2â7.
When we make a mistake, we can fix itâand our feelings can calm down again.