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The Three Kittens

Quick Answer

A sweet rhyme where three kittens lose their mittens, feel very sorry, and then find them again. A gentle ‘oops and repair’ nursery verse.

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

It’s 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

THEMES
familyfamilyconsequencesproblem solvingproblem solvingeasy to understandclassic taleclassic taleconsequenceseasy to understand
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Story Synopsis

“The Three Kittens” 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 familiar—worry, regret, and happy relief. In bedtime routines, it’s especially nice for teaching that mistakes can be repaired, and that feelings can settle back down after an ‘uh-oh’ 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,


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In One Glance

“The Three Kittens” 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. It’s 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.

No—just mild worry that ends happily.

Ages 2–7.

When we make a mistake, we can fix it—and our feelings can calm down again.