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Books by Kimberly Dean | Wonderlit

Books by Kimberly Dean

63 books · Ages 0–8

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 and the Family Tree

Too Cool for School

Pete the Cat Saves Up

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

3 books · Ages 3–8

Pete the Cat and the New Guy

Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool

Pete the Cat and the Space Chase

Pete the Cat

19 books · Ages 0–8

Pete the Cat: Super Pete

Pete the Cat I Can Read

1 book · Ages 3–7

Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty

Pete the Kitty's First Steps

Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate

6 books · Ages 0–5

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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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: 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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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

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

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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: 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

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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'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’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: 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

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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'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: 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 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 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

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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 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

By Age Range

Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

Too Cool for School

Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair

Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!

Common Themes

Cats Joy & Gratitude Animals Humor Friendship & Loyalty Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Social Self-Confidence & Identity

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The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

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Lost in the Blinded Blizzard

John R. Erickson

Lost in the Blinded Blizzard

Yak and Gnu

Juliette MacIver