Books by Kimberly Dean

Known for the Pete the Cat: I Can Read! and Pete the Cat series, Kimberly Dean writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–8, alongside 34 standalone books, exploring themes of cats, joy & gratitude, animals.

Series

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

3 books · Ages 3–8

Pete the Cat

19 books · Ages 0–8

Pete the Cat I Can Read

1 book · Ages 3–7

Pete the Kitty

6 books · Ages 0–5

Standalone Books

Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Join Pete the Cat as he takes the stage in his school's Thanksgiving play, discovering fascinating facts about Pilgrims

Ages 0–3

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat wakes up grumpy, but a pair of 'magic' sunglasses from Grumpy Toad helps him see the world in a whole new,

Ages 3–7

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

Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete and his friends are having too much fun at their sleepover to go to bed. Can Pete's clever idea for a bedtime story

Ages 3–7

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat and his friends are baking delicious cupcakes for a party, but some go missing! Follow Pete and his band as

Ages 3–7

Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Join Captain Pete and his crew as they follow a mysterious treasure map across the seas. They'll need courage and teamwo

Ages 3–7

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

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

Ages 4–8

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

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

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

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 3–7

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.

Ages 3–7

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

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 3–7

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.

Ages 3–7

Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who needs a little boost of positivity, this guide pairs famous historical wisdom with Pete the Cat's sign

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 3–6

Pete the Cat: Big Reading Adventures

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child gaining confidence in their reading, these five groovy tales show how a cool attitude can turn any little

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 2–5

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

Ages 4–8

Pete the Cat: Cavecat Pete

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child learning to navigate social groups and different personality types. Pete the Cat uses his cool composure t

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 4–8

Pete the Cat

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

Ages 3–7

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

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 3–6

Pete the Cat Shaped Board Book

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who loves things that go and high-stakes mysteries. This unique adventure helps kids navigate complex situ

Ages 4–8

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.

Ages 4–8

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

Ages 3–8

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

34 books

Ages 4–7

60 books

Ages 8–11

30 books

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