Pete the Cat

by James Dean

Published 1 November 2006
Pete the cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song.

Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean.

When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It's up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about.

Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever!

Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.


A magical unicorn adventure from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean!

Pete the Kitty's friend Stevie the unicorn somehow lost all the colors in her rainbow tail. It's a good thing Pete has his magical paintbrush to help out. Together, they search for the missing colors of the rainbow.

Young unicorn fans will love Pete's enchanting adventure in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean.

My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.


Pete the Cat whips up something extra cool in the next Pete the Cat My First I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean!

The school's bake sale is a day away! Pete tries to make something yummy for his friends. But he seems to be only making a giant mess! Will Pete have something delicious in time for the bake sale

Beginning readers will love Pete's adventure in the kitchen in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.


Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It's time to go to the doctor!

Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn't scary.

Beginning readers will easily relate to Pete the Kitty as he overcomes his fear of going to the doctor's office.

This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations-which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean, it's everyone's favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty!



Get your hammer and nails out for Pete the Cat and his friends. Together, they build the coolest treehouse.

Beginning readers will love Pete’s most surprising school day yet in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean.


Pete the Cat: Snow Daze

by James Dean

Published 4 October 2016


Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

by James Dean

Published 1 September 2014
Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and vows never to eat bananas again, even though he generally likes the fruit.

Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth

by James Dean

Published 5 September 2017

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun and surprising adventure with Pete the Cat!

In Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it's not easy being the tooth fairy for Pete when a tooth goes missing--will he be able to find the lost tooth before it's too late?

Beginning readers will love Pete's adventure as the tooth fairy in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.


Nine classic I Can Read stories by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean in one book!

Pete the Cat is sure to make reading fun for young readers. This paper-over-board bind-up features 9 groovy stories. This collection includes both My First and Level 1 books, making it perfect for young readers who are ready to grow with I Can Read.

Pete the Cat's Giant Groovy Book includes eight favorite tales plus a brand-new one exclusive to this collection.

  • Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher: MY FIRST
  • Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave: MY FIRST
  • Pete the Cat: Snow Daze: MY FIRST
  • Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House: MY FIRST
  • Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth: MY FIRST
  • Pete the Cat and the Groovy Bake Sale: MY FIRST
  • Pete the Cat Goes Camping: LEVEL 1
  • Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar: LEVEL 1
  • NEW! Pete the Cat's Family Tree: LEVEL1

Ideal for children learning to sound out words and sentences and beginning readers.



Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat

by James Dean

Published 5 January 2016

Pete the Cat: Play Ball!

by James Dean

Published 26 February 2013


Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

by James Dean

Published 26 February 2013

Pete the Cat's Train Trip

by James Dean

Published 23 June 2015
Embarking on a train trip to visit his grandmother, Pete the Cat accompanies the conductor on a tour of the train, looks at the engine and blows the whistle while making new friends and playing train-themed games.



Pete The Cat Phonics Box

by James Dean

Published 3 January 2017

Phonics is cool with Pete! Based on the latest research about how children learn to read, these twelve full-color books in a carry-along box with handle feature examples of long- and short-vowel sounds. The groovy, simple I Can Read stories about bestselling children’s book character Pete the Cat make learning to read fun.