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Books by James Dean

100 books · Ages 0–8

James Dean's Pete the Cat is the most laid-back character in children's literature. Pete's catchphrase ("It's all good") and his perpetual calm in the face of adversity have made him a genuine cultural touchpoint for young children. The series spans picture books, early readers, and chapter books.

Series

Pete the Cat and the Family Tree

Play Ball!

Pete's Big Lunch

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

15 books · Ages 3–8

Pete the Cat’s Family Road Trip

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete

Pete the Cat

35 books · Ages 0–8

Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas

I Love Pete the Kitty

Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate

8 books · Ages 0–5

Standalone Books

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Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat jumps into action when he wakes up to find the Easter Bunny needs a helping hand to finish his big holiday

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Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat is ready to catch some ZZZs after a big day of surfing, but his friends are still wide awake and ready to p

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Pete the Cat: Out of This World

Pete the Cat is headed to space camp to build rockets and float in zero gravity on an interstellar mission that is total

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Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete

A quiet field trip to the firehouse turns into a high-speed rescue when Pete the Cat jumps on the truck to help his new

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Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat swaps traditional carols for groovy gifts like onion rings and surfboards in this rhythmic, rockin' countdo

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Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library

A quiet library visit turns into a series of groovy adventures as Pete the Cat uses his imagination to travel through th

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Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who is hesitant to try new foods or wants everything to go exactly as planned, Pete shows how unexpected c

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Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat worries he is a bad artist when his friends don't like his portraits, but he soon remembers that there are

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Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Rainy weather ruins his beach trip, but Pete the Cat stays cool by turning a big cardboard box into a gateway for a groo

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Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who feels pressured to win, Pete the Cat shows that the best part of any competition is having fun and bei

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Pete the Cat Rocks On!

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who loves a catchy tune and whimsical lands of treats. Pete the Cat leads a musical journey through a worl

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Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat!

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who feels a little nervous about spooky costumes or dark corners, Pete shows how to stay cool and brave du

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Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete

For the child fascinated by sirens and fire trucks, this cool cat's adventure builds confidence while exploring the life

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Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child learning about kindness and connection, Pete the Cat explores famous wisdom about love through a cool, eas

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Pete the Cat: 5 Groovy Tales

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a reminder that even when things don't go perfectly, life is still groovy. These stories help li

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Pete the Cat’s Happy Halloween

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the little one who is excited but maybe a bit nervous about the sights and sounds of Halloween night.

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Pete the Cat: Let's Be Friends

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child feeling nervous about meeting someone new. Pete shows how simple it can be to welcome a new neighbor and s

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Pete the Cat: Show-and-Tell

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who feels nervous about sharing their special things or experiences with classmates.

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Pete the Cat's Groovy Days of Christmas

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the family looking to focus on the joy of giving and shared kindness during the festive season while keeping things

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Pete the Cat Parents' Day Surprise

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who wants to show appreciation for the grown-ups who care for them but isn't quite sure how to express it.

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Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who loves the thrill of a friendly game but needs a little help with the rules and patience of playing wit

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Pete the Cat and the Missing Shoes

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child adjusting to big life changes. When a family is separated from everything they know, they must find the co

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Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child curious about how things fly, this story turns a history lesson into a groovy adventure about perseverance

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Pete the Cat: Big Reading Adventures

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the early reader who needs a boost of confidence through familiar faces. This collection turns the daunting task of

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Pete the Cat: Talent Show Trouble

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who feels butterflies in their stomach before a big performance or needs a boost of confidence to share th

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Pete the Cat’s 100 First Words

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the curious toddler discovering the names of everything they see, this vibrant board book helps build early vocabula

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Pete the Cat: 5 Groovy Tales

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a reminder to keep their chin up when things don't go as planned. This collection celebrates sta

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James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a reminder that even when things don't go according to plan, you can keep walking and singing yo

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Pete the Cat: Rock On, Mom and Dad!

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who wants to show how much they care, join Pete the Cat as he learns that the best gifts come from the hea

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Love from Pete the Cat

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a little reminder of how much they are cherished, Pete the Cat shares groovy messages of love an

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Pete the Cat's Train Trip

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the little explorer preparing for their first big trip. Pete's cool and calm approach helps children navigate the ex

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Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

The coolest cat in town shares a collection of famous quotes from history's greatest thinkers, all delivered with his si

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Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who feels overwhelmed by everyone's expectations or needs help finding creative ways to share their talent

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Pete the Cat: Cavecat Pete

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Cavecat Pete travels back to the Jurassic era to help his dinosaur friends find a groovy way to live together in prehist

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Pete the Cat Storybook Favorites

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child learning to navigate life's little mishaps with a cool head. These stories model a 'no-big-deal' attitude

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Pete the Cat Treasury

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a reminder to keep their chin up when things don't go as planned. Pete's cool, calm attitude mak

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Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who feels discouraged when a project doesn't go as planned. Learn how Pete keeps his cool and finds a crea

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Pete the Cat Shaped Board Book

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

A detective who dislikes cartoons must clear a toon's name in this mystery set in a 1947 Hollywood where humans and anim

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Pete the Cat: Big Reading Adventures

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Treasure Island (originally titled The Sea Cook: A Story for Boys) is an adventure and historical novel by Scottish nove

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Pete the Cat's Giant Groovy Book

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a reminder to keep their cool when things don't go as planned. Pete's laid-back attitude helps k

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Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child learning how to navigate big social feelings, Pete the Cat shares groovy tips on how to be a kind friend a

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Pete the Cat: Meet Pete

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the toddler getting to know their world, this simple introduction builds confidence through familiar faces and every

By Age Range

Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

Scuba-Cat

Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House

Play Ball!

Pete's Big Lunch

Pete at the Beach

Pete at the Beach

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving

Common Themes

Cats Humor Joy & Gratitude Animals Becoming a Big Kid Friendship & Loyalty Friendship & Social Resilience & Perseverance

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