Try not to think about it so hard with these little ones.

[Manuela gently takes his hand to help guide him into scratching the ears of one of the kittens.]

They're very small but they can handle a little more than you think. As long as you are not squeezing them or crushing them then they will let you know what they like.

[Reaching into the box, she pulls out one of the kittens.]

Hold out your hands, Dimitri.