The Missing Mitten

Story Reading Level C Ages 3–8 Free

The Missing Mitten — illustrated children's story

A free illustrated bedtime story for kids. Read along below or open the GoReadling app for audio narration and word highlighting.

Page 1 of The Missing Mitten

It was a cold winter morning. Lily put on her coat, scarf, and boots. But she could only find one mitten!

Page 2 of The Missing Mitten

Where is my red mitten? she asked. Mom and Dad helped her look.

Page 3 of The Missing Mitten

They checked the coat hooks, the shoe bin, and under the sofa cushions.

Page 4 of The Missing Mitten

They looked in the toy box and behind the bookshelf. Still nothing.

Page 5 of The Missing Mitten

I will have to go to school with one cold hand, Lily said sadly.

Page 6 of The Missing Mitten

Then her dog Biscuit padded in from the hall. Something dangled from his mouth.

Page 7 of The Missing Mitten

My mitten! cried Lily. Biscuit wagged his tail and dropped it at her feet.

Page 8 of The Missing Mitten

Thank you, Biscuit! Lily said, hugging the soggy mitten. You are the best dog ever.

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