Book cover for Pete the Cat: Hickory Dickory Dock by James Dean and Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat: Hickory Dickory Dock

2023 Released
32 Pages
0-1 Hours
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HarperCollinsISBN 9780062974303

#1 New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean put a groovy spin on the classic children’s song “Hickory Dickory Dock” with everyone’s favorite cool cat.

Hickory dickory dock. Pete the Cat went up the clock!

The clock struck one. The cat went down. Hickory dickory dock!

Sing along with Pete the Cat as he rocks out to this classic tune with a supercool twist in this paper-over-board picture book. 


This time, he’s brought some of his favorite friends along for the fun.


  • Sing Along Fun: Follow the classic tune with a cool, cat-tastic beat that little ones will love to read and sing out loud.
  • Counting for Toddlers: Practice numbers by counting up to five as the clock strikes and a new friend climbs up each time.
  • Familiar Animal Friends: Join a whole cast of characters, from Grumpy Toad to Squirrel and even a surprise alligator!
  • A Perfect Bedtime Story: With its gentle rhymes and predictable rhythm, this sweet story makes for a calming read before bed.

James Dean

James Dean is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. He published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles, all inspired by James’s real-life rescue pet.

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Kimberly Dean

Kimberly Dean is an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governor’s press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children’s book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.

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