Best Selling Books by Kimberly Dean

Rock out with Pete the Cat and Grumpy Toad in this brand-new book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over 30 cool stickers! Pete the Cat’s school is hosting a fun talent show! Pete knows just what to sign up for—playing the guitar. But when he writes his name on the list, he is surprised to see Grumpy Toad also signed up for the same talent. Join Pete the Cat and Grumpy Toad as they learn about the importance of teamwork and friendship!

Pete the Cat searches for the bright spots during a not so groovy day in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Cat is having a bad day: his best shirt is dirty, he left his crayons at home, and he’s late for school. What will it take for Pete to turn his not so groovy day into a cool one after all? Find out in this Level I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat’s Not So Groovy Day is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

There’s a new guy in town – and Pete the Cat wants to say hi! Join Pete in another groovy adventure about friends and fun.

This New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book is a perfect Christmas gift for Pete the Cat fans who are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival! Pete and his friends are rockin’ and groovin’ while counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs five golden rings, when you can have five onion rings? Join Pete and the gang for one-of-a-kind holiday cheer. He adds a cool-cat spin on a well-known Christmas carol, bringing a hip and energetic spirit to the season. Plus, don''t miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas. And Pete’s other groovy guides, Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life, Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love, and Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness!

New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean show us all the wonderful things about autumn. A great book to share with the family at Thanksgiving or anytime! Pete the Cat isn''t sure about the changing of the seasons from summer to autumn. But when he discovers corn mazes, hay rides, and apple picking, Pete realizes there''s so much to enjoy and be thankful for about autumn.

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator James Dean shows us how much fun reading can be in Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library. It''s Pete the Cat''s first time at the library. He gets a fun tour of library and even reads a few super cool stories while he''s there. Without even leaving the library, Pete goes on so many groovy adventures. All Pete needs is a little imagination—and of course, his library card! A great introduction to the library from everyone''s favorite groovy cat.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! When a cloudy gray sky cancels Pete the Cat’s beach day plans, a big box is all he needs to beat the rainy-day blues. Pete the Cat wants to go surfing, but he looks outside and—oh no!—it’s gray and rainy. Does Pete get sad? No, he doesn’t! Instead, he finds a really big and GROOVY box. Find out in this epic adventure just where Pete’s imagination takes him. From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series, James and Kimberly Dean, this out-of-the-box picture book is reminiscent of Pete favorites like Magic Sunglasses and perfect for fans of Not a Box by Antoinette Portis. Don''t miss Pete''s other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!.

This groovy series from New York Times bestselling team James and Kimberly Dean introduces Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty is super excited to visit his friend Grumpy Toad’s house for a playdate! Grumpy Toad has all the best toys: a truck, building blocks, and a superhero cape. Far out! It’s going to be cat-tastic! But when Grumpy Toad refuses to share any of his cool toys with Pete, neither of them are having any fun. Will Grumpy Toad ever share his toys with his friend Pete? In this easy-to-read and engaging picture book, little readers will learn all about sharing with their favorite blue kitten!

From New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat becomes...Super Pete! We all need a superhero Pete in our life. When there''s trouble in town, it’s up to Pete the Cat''s alter ego, Super Pete, to save the day! With his cool jet, nifty goggles, and slick slingshot, Super Pete is ready to take down any bad guys. Pete the Cat: Super Pete is a Level 1 I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for shared reading with a child and any heroes-in-training.

#1 New York Times bestseller James Dean puts a groovy spin to the classic children’s song “The Ants Go Marching" with everyone''s favorite cool cat. Join Pete the Cat as he rocks out to this classic tune with a supercool twist in this paper-over-board picture book. Your child, or even your classroom of children, is sure to want to march along with Pete, 1, 2, 3!

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with snowball fights, hot chocolate, snowcats, and more. But when the next day and the day after that are all snow days, Pete comes to a sudden realization—it is possible to have too many snow days. Pete the Cat: Snow Daze is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Pete the Kitty is almost ready for his first day of preschool! Preschoolers and little ones getting ready to go to preschool for the first time will enjoy cheering Pete the Kitty''s fun entry to preschool. It''s a big day for Pete the Kitty: his first day of preschool! He meets his cool teacher, sings a few fun songs, and even gets to paint. Who knew preschool could be so much fun? Just don''t forget your groovy backpack and your yummy snack, Pete the Kitty! Little ones will enjoy exploring what the first day of school is like with Pete the Kitty.

Pete the Cat leads kids back to school with this fun version of the classic song. Pete the Cat can''t wait to take the school bus all the way to school! Everyone''s favorite cat is groovier than ever in this way-cool adaptation of the classic kids'' song "The Wheels on the Bus." The kitties on the bus say, "Come on, Pete! Come on, Pete!" The kitties on the bus say, "Conme on, Pete! Hop on board!" New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean adds a groovy vibe to his cool adaptation of "The Wheels on the Bus" with Pete the Cat. Hop on board with Pete and his friends as they sing the classic school bus tune. Fans of Pete the Cat will love singing along with Pete in this groovy rendition of this favorite children''s song.

Rock out with Pete the Cat in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean''s Pete the Cat: Rock On, Mom and Dad! Mom and Dad do so much for Pete that he wants to thank them with a special surprise. But what can Pete do that will show Mom and Dad how much he loves them? In this groovy story, Pete learns that it’s not what you do but how you do it that matters, so long as it comes from the heart. Young readers will love watching Pete surprise Mom and Dad with something totally awesome. Moms and dads looking for a Mother''s Day or Father''s Day present for their child to give should consider Rock On, Mom and Dad!

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a brand new I Can Read book in which Pete and his friends compete in Field Day! Ready, set, groove! It’s field day and Pete is excited for a day filled with fun activities, like the water-balloon toss, three-legged race, an obstacle course, and tug-of-war! Join Pete the Cat and his friends Callie, Grumpy Toad, and Gus as they compete for a medal on field day! Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day is a Guided Reading Level J and a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Meet Secret Agent Meow, also known as Pete the Cat, who is on a top secret mission in this fun storybook! After some unusual activity, Pete the Cat must go undercover as Secret Agent Meow in Pete the Cat: Secret Agent by New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. With his handy spy watch, secret catcher, and his meow-mobile, Agent Meow is ready to crack the case! What could the big surprise be?

When independent software developer, Kylie, discovers a hack in technology giant Afire’s network, she leaves enough clues for the company to fix the problem. Unfortunately, that earns her a visit from Afire’s hunky security chief, Luke, who blames her for the breach. Kylie isn’t what Luke expected—smart, sassy, and female—but he quickly realizes that her skills outpace his team’s. She wasn’t responsible for the hack; she stopped it. But has that made the beautiful software developer a target? When a fluke accident sends Kylie to the emergency room, Luke fears Afire’s hacker has escalated beyond the online world. He makes himself her personal bodyguard, but Kylie knows that not all threats are physical. And when it comes to the digital world, she needs to be the protector.

A scary story spooks Pete the Cat in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. When Bob tells Pete the Cat a spooky, creepy, scary story about a monster, Pete is a little scared. The monster seems to be everywhere he looks! What will help Pete overcome his fear? Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat! is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete’s team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn’t go Pete’s way, what will Pete do? Pete the Cat: Play Ball! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a hilarious ride with Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat another banana again. But Pete really likes bananas! Will a rotten bite ruin Pete''s love for this tasty fruit? Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana is a My First I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for shared reading with a child.

When representatives from the planets of the troubled Akasha solar system meet to sign a peace accord, talks go awry. Tempers flare, and a battle erupts. Cut off from their own spacecraft, the landing parties commandeer an alien starship to escape. Trapped onboard the Storm Chaser together, Commander Rhodie Menodora doesn’t trust the sultry Sciroccon Spears who protect their planet’s female president. He’s just not prepared for the pretty little Sciroccon doctor who’s snuck into their midst. When he’s hit by phaser fire protecting his king, though, he’s at her mercy. Breeze Caelestis took a vow to heal those who are hurting, even if it’s the hard-nosed leader of the King’s Guard from the patriarchal planet of Terrene. Rhodie’s a difficult patient to treat—but they need to learn to work together if they’re going to survive. Living on the run from avenging space military forces, Breeze and Rhodie soon move beyond acceptance to desire. And alien enemies turn to lovers. Yet their starship romance may be short lived for Breeze is on a secret mission, and Rhodie may have the intel she needs to prevent a war between the planets.

Rock on with Pete the Cat in this groovy storybook about keeping calm and rocking on by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers! Pete the Cat can’t wait to rock out at the Alley Cats concert! But when the band never comes onstage, it’s up to Pete to find them. Will Pete have the right instruments to help the Alley Cats save the show? Find out in this rockin’ story full of problem-solving and friendship! Includes over thirty awesome stickers.

Pete the Cat builds a playground in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean''s Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction. When Pete sees that the playground is in bad shape, he gets a totally groovy idea—make a new playground! Pete calls in construction workers and cement mixers, backhoes and dump trucks to build the coolest playground ever. In the end, Pete learns that to make something special, you have to dream big. Complete with over 30 stickers!

Pete the Cat and his friends show off their favorite toys in this super cool storybook from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over 30 stickers! Pete the Cat can’t wait for show-and-tell. He knows just what to bring—his baseball glove! But when he sees what everyone else is sharing, he starts to worry. Is his glove actually cool enough? Join Pete the Cat and his friends as they learn the true meaning of cool!

When Pete''s friends don''t want to play the same games as he does, Pete has a great idea—he''ll build a robot that''s just like him! But when Robo-Pete gets a little out of control, Pete realizes the best thing about his friends is that no matter what they like to play, it''s always fun when they''re all together. Don''t miss this Pete the Cat storybook by New York Times bestselling artist James Dean!

A groovy New York Times bestseller! From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, it’s a groovy pizza party that you don’t want to miss! It’s a party, a party, a perfect pizza party! That’s what Pete thinks as he piles the pie high with his favorite topping—pepperoni. But then his friends come over and add their own toppings to the pizza. Will Pete’s perfect pizza be ruined? There’s only one way to find out! In this picture book full of fun alliteration and tasty foods by the New York Times bestselling team of Kimberly and James Dean, Pete and the gang learn that the best kind of pizza is one you share with your friends. Don''t miss Pete''s other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, and Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat fans some fun in the sun! Pete the Cat is one groovy cat at finding shells and building sand castles at the beach. But when it gets too hot, there’s only one way to cool off—jump into the ocean! Except Pete might be a scaredy-cat when it comes to the water. Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat’s world to life under the sea in this new I Can Read book. Pete the Cat is going scuba diving! Before he hits the water, Captain Joe tells him about all the sea creatures he can encounter, and Pete is super excited to see a seahorse. But when he is suited up and swimming around, he has to search high and low to find the little guy. In this aquatic adventure, Pete makes a new friend and gets a big surprise! Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. New readers will love the easy-to-read format and groovy illustrations in Pete the Cat’s first I Can Read underwater journey!

Pete the Cat whips up something extra cool in the next Pete the Cat My First I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean! The school''s bake sale is a day away! Pete tries to make something yummy for his friends. But he seems to be only making a giant mess! Will Pete have something delicious in time for the bake sale? Beginning readers will love Pete''s adventure in the kitchen in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.

From rockin'' red to cool cat blue, with a box of crayons there''s nothing Pete can''t do! Pete uses his groovy crayons to draw lots of things, and for the first time ever, he’s drawing his pals. But when Pete shows his artwork to his friends, they don’t react the way he expected them to. Will Pete put his favorite crayons down or find a way to turn it all around? Not to worry! Pete learns there are no mistakes when it comes to art—art comes from the heart! Get artsy with everyone’s favorite blue cat in this groovy picture book that adds a creative touch to the importance of great friends and never giving up. Fans of Pete the Cat will love watching him take his positive outlook and transform something ordinary into an awesome masterpiece! From the authors of the bestselling Pete the Cat series, James and Kimberly Dean, this is a colorful story about crayons that ROCK! Young artists will appreciate the humor and Pete''s positive spirit. Don''t miss Pete''s other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party.

Pete the Cat helps out at the supermarket in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Along with his dad and brother, Pete the Cat heads off to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses the grocery list before they even get there? It’s up to Pete and Bob to help remind Dad what was on their list! Pete the Cat''s Trip to the Supermarket is a Level I Can Read book, complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean, and is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Pete the Cat’s guide to living a groovy life! Everyone''s favorite cat shares his favorite inspirational and feel-good quotes in Pete the Cat''s Groovy Guide to Life. Pete''s glass-half-full outlook on life shines through as he adds his fun take on well-known classics attributed to luminaries from Albert Einstein to Confucius to Abraham Lincoln to Shakespeare and more! Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in this amusing look at quotes that are accompanied by Pete''s witty responses and Pete illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist James Dean. Plus check out Pete’s other groovy guides! Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

When the fire alarm goes off, it''s Pete the Cat to the rescue! In Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean, Pete and his classmates are excited about their field trip to the firehouse. They get to slide down the pole, meet all the brave firefighters, and even try on their helmets and gear. But when the alarm goes off, it''s time for Pete to jump on the fire truck, grab the hose, and help the firefighters save the day!

#1 New York Times bestseller James Dean turns it up in Pete the Cat’s cool adaptation of the classic children’s song “Five Little Ducks.” Five little ducks went out to play, with one cool cat leading the way. Sing along with Pete the Cat in his groovy adaptation. Fans of Pete the cat will love rocking out to this classic tune with a groovy twist. Don''t miss Pete''s other singalong adventures, including Pete the Cat: Five Little Bunnies, Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins, Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus, Pete the Cat: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, and more!

Pete the Cat and his family go on a cross-country adventure in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Cat and his family are ready explore all the many wonderful American landmarks on their fun family road trip! They visit many famous sights, including Niagara Falls, New Orleans, Savannah, and more. Of course, no true road trip is complete without a flat tire! But the Cat family isn''t going to let a small setback get in the way of fun... Pete the Cat''s Family Road Trip is a Level I Can Read book, complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean, and is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Author and artist James Dean brings us a groovy rendition of the classic favorite children’s song “Five Little Pumpkins,” sung by cool cat Pete and perfect for Halloween. A New York Times bestselling favorite! Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins is filled with vibrant, engaging illustrations for even the youngest of Pete fans. Young Halloween fans will enjoy chanting along with Pete: Five little pumpkins Sitting on a gate. The first one said, "Oh my, it’s getting late."

From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, help Pete and his friends find the missing cupcakes! Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a party, and Pete can’t wait to perform with his groovy band. But some of the cupcakes have gone missing! Who could have taken them? In this picture book adventure by New York Times bestselling authors James and Kimberly Dean, Pete and the gang solve the mystery of the missing cupcakes and learn that it’s cool to be kind. The Pete the Cat fun never stops—watch the groovin’ video online! Don''t miss Pete''s other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party.

Time to head back to school with this bestselling groovy Pete the Cat book! Pete the Cat is rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunch room, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song...because it’s all good. The fun never stops—download the free groovin’ song. Don''t miss Pete''s other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!