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Books by Kimberly Dean | Wonderlit

Books by Kimberly Dean

85 books · Ages 0–8

Known for the Pete the Cat and Pete the Cat: I Can Read! series, Kimberly Dean writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–8, alongside 37 standalone books, exploring themes of cats, humor, joy & gratitude.

Series

Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe

Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer

Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket

33 books · Ages 0–8

A Pet for Pete

Pete the Cat and the Family Tree

Pete the Cat's Train Trip

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

7 books · Ages 3–8

Potty Time with Pete the Kitty

Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool

Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty

8 books · Ages 0–5

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving

Kimberly Dean, James Dean

Pete the Cat takes the stage in the school Thanksgiving play, learning about Pilgrim life and finding plenty of reasons

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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'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 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's Mars Mission

Kimberly Dean, James Dean

For the child whose imagination is sparked by the stars and the possibility of discovery. This cosmic adventure turns a

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Pete the Cat for Class President!

Kimberly Dean, James Dean

For the child learning that being a leader means staying true to yourself and your friends, even when things get competi

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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'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's Got Class

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who feels discouraged by difficult school subjects or thinks math just isn't for them.

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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'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: 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 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 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 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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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

By Age Range

Five Little Bunnies

Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit

Potty Time with Pete the Kitty

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

Common Themes

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

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Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Best Friends

Soccer Time!

Herbie Jones and Hamburger Head

Herbie Jones and Hamburger Head

A Brave Cat