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.


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 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.


From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a new I Can Read story featuring everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty! 

Pete the Kitty is excited to build his very own go-cart. But things don’t go as planned. Turns out, his go-cart is missing a few important things. Thankfully, Bob and Gus are there to help Pete out!

Beginning readers will love reading about Pete the Kitty’s fun go-cart adventure! My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.

This My First I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom, in particular for children ages 3 to 5. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.