About This Book
Rowboat Watkins' 'Pete With No Pants' is a delightful picture book about Pete, a round, gray character who has a strong aversion to wearing pants. To avoid them, Pete uses his vivid imagination to transform into various pant-less entities, from a boulder to a pigeon, a squirrel, or a cloud. The book is filled with humor, particularly in its asides that are perfect for reading aloud, and ultimately delivers a touching message about self-acceptance and finding out who you are. It also gently reminds adults to support children in their unique expressions, making it a wonderful conversation starter for families.
Pete does not like wearing pants, so he imagines himself as a boulder, or a squirrel, or maybe a cloud--just as long as he does not have to wear pants.
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Pete didn't want to wear pants? Have you ever felt that way about something?
2
What are some of the things Pete imagined himself to be? What would you imagine yourself to be if you didn't want to wear pants?
3
The book says it's important to be true to yourself. What does that mean to you?
4
How did Pete's family show they supported him? How can we support our friends and family when they want to be themselves?
5
What makes you unique and special, just like Pete?
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