Books published by publisher Mitten Press

It has been known for centuries that at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, a miracle happens deep in the forests and fields, and all animals are given the gift of speech. But when one little girl decides to find out if it’s true, she finds herself lost in a legend as old as time. Combining the talents of Kathy-jo Wargin and Bruce Langton, a classic legend comes to life in this new story sure to captivate the hearts of readers young and old.

Digital artifacts from iPads to databases pervade our lives, and the design decisions that shape them affect how we think, act, communicate, and understand the world. But the pace of change has been so rapid that technical innovation is outstripping design. Interactors are often mystified and frustrated by their enticing but confusing new devices; meanwhile, product design teams struggle to articu...

Can you think of a more amazing place than a garden in the springtime? It comes to life not only with plants but also with a host of other visitors who will call it home until the next frost comes. As grandpa tells his granddaughter in I Saw It in the Garden, there are wondrous things to see if only you look! My grandpa told me once all he’d come to know of what a person needs to do to help a garden grow. ...“Then keep your eyes wide open. You might just be in awe.” I did just what my grandpa said and this is what I saw...Told with lively verse and bright, cheerful illustrations, share the magic of a summer full of garden fun.