Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete
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Pete the Cat is back with another groovy I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean.
Pete the Cat can’t wait to get a new pet! He gets a goldfish he names Goldie. Pete paints a cool painting of Goldie and now everyone wants a piece of it! But Pete doesn't have enough time to make one for everyone. Will Pete find a way to have fun painting Goldie and have time to finish his homework?
From New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean, Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
Why will your little reader love Pete’s new adventure?
- A New Pet Friend: Pete can’t wait to get a pet and chooses a friendly goldfish he names Goldie.
- Art and Creativity: See Pete paint a groovy picture of his new pet. The problem? His art is so popular, everyone in town wants one!
- Problem Solving Fun: When Pete has too many paintings to make, he has to find a clever and kind way to share his art with everybody.
- My First I Can Read: Simple sentences, familiar words, and charming illustrations make this the perfect book for shared reading and building confidence.
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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