Books by James Dean

23 books · Ages 0–7

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: Trick or Pete
Pete the Cat
1 book · Ages 0–3
Pete the Cat Saves Up
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
1 book · Ages 3–7

Standalone Books

Cover of Pete the Cat: Play Ball!
Pete the Cat: Play Ball!
James Dean
Pete the Cat is ready for baseball with his team, the Rocks, playing the Rolls. But when things get tough, Pete must dec
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch
Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch
James Dean
Pete the Cat gets creative making a giant, delicious sandwich, then discovers that sharing his amazing creation with fri
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
James Dean
Pete the Cat loves the beach, collecting shells and building sandcastles. But when it's time to cool off, the ocean look
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
When the Easter Bunny needs help preparing for the big day, Pete the Cat steps up to save the holiday. Join Pete for a g
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School
Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Join Pete the Cat as he explores countless cool outfit options for school, showing young readers that staying true to yo
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction
Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction
James Dean
When Pete the Cat sees the old playground is a mess, he decides to build a new one! With cement mixers, backhoes, and du
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus
Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus
James Dean
Pete the Cat and his friends are off to school in this vibrant, sing-along board book. Little hands will love turning th
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat
Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat
James Dean
Pete the Cat goes scuba diving for the first time, eager to find a seahorse. He explores the ocean, meets new creatures,
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Go, Pete, Go!
Pete the Cat: Go, Pete, Go!
James Dean
Join Pete the Cat as he races Turtle in a fun, modern take on "The Tortoise and the Hare." Pete learns that having a gro
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave
Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave
James Dean
Pete the Cat becomes a knight, Sir Pete the Brave, and embarks on an adventure to confront a dragon. This early reader e
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Snow Daze
Pete the Cat: Snow Daze
James Dean
Pete the Cat is thrilled when school is canceled for snow days, but as the snow keeps falling, he learns a surprising le
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House
Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House
James Dean
Pete invites all his friends to his groovy tree house, but it's too small for the whole gang. They work together to buil
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Out of This World
Pete the Cat: Out of This World
James Dean
Join Pete the Cat as he embarks on an out-of-this-world adventure at space camp, floating in zero gravity, building rock
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth
Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth
James Dean
Pete the Cat takes on a new role when the Tooth Fairy needs his help to find a lost tooth. Can Pete solve the mystery be
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar
James Dean
Pete the Cat finds a new best friend in a cool caterpillar. When his friend goes missing, Pete embarks on a gentle quest
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete
Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete
James Dean
Join Pete the Cat and his classmates on an exciting field trip to the firehouse where they learn about brave firefighter
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat Goes Camping
Pete the Cat Goes Camping
James Dean
Pete the Cat is excited for a camping trip filled with hiking, fishing, and s'mores. But when he hears tales of Bigfoot,
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas
Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Join Pete the Cat and his friends as they count down to Christmas with a rockin' and groovin' twist on a classic carol.
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library
Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library
James Dean
Join Pete the Cat on his very first library visit! He explores cool books, meets the librarian, and uses his imagination
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!
Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
When his friends' reactions make him doubt his art, Pete the Cat must reconnect with his inner creative groove. This hea
Ages 3–7
Cover of Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination
Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat's beach day is rained out, but he doesn't get sad. Instead, he finds a big, groovy box that sparks an epic
Ages 3–7

By Age Range

Ages 0-3
23 books
Pete the Cat: Play Ball!Pete the Cat: Pete's Big LunchPete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
Ages 4-7
22 books
Pete the Cat: Play Ball!Pete the Cat: Pete's Big LunchPete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

Common Themes

Joy & GratitudeSelf-Confidence & IdentityCatsResilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & WonderFriendship & LoyaltyTeamwork & CollaborationGrowing Up

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