Best Selling Books by Kimberly Dean

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 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 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!

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.

Pete the Cat’s cool adaptation of the classic children’s song "Itsy Bitsy Spider" will have have young readers laughing and singing along. The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain.... As the itsy bitsy spider struggles, Pete and his friends know just what to do to help out! Fans of James Dean''s #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat will love rocking out with Pete.

Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean. When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about. Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever! Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

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!

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings young readers a lunchtime treat! Pete the Cat makes one giant, tasty sandwich for lunch. But what''s the fun in eating lunch without your friends? Pete the Cat fans will enjoy Pete''s funny food creativity and Pete''s joy in sharing with friends. Pete the Cat: Pete’s Big Lunch is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

New York Times #1 Bestseller! New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes us on a St. Patrick''s Day adventure with Pete the Cat as Pete discovers how lucky he actually is! It''s St. Patrick''s Day, and it''s also the grand opening of Pete the Cat''s leprechaun catching business. Pete gears up to trap a leprechaun for his friends! But catching a leprechaun is never easy—especially if it’s Clover, who''s full of tricks. Will luck be on Pete’s side? Or will Pete learn luck is actually something earned?

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!

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.

Kindness is cool! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words on kindness in this fun collection of his favorite famous quotes about sharing, lending a helping hand, and having compassion for others. Cool cat Pete adds his own spin on well-known classic quotes from luminaries ranging from Booker T. Washington to Henry James. Everyone’s favorite blue cat reminds us that “it’s cool to be kind.” Fans of the bestselling Pete the Cat series will delight in this fun take on quotes, which are accompanied by Pete''s witty responses and illustrations created by New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. A perfect graduation gift. Plus check out Pete’s other groovy guides! Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

Pete and his friends hunt for his missing Easter basket in this storybook—complete with a fold-out poster, stickers, and cards perfect for Easter celebrations! It’s Easter morning, and Pete''s Easter basket is nowhere to be found! Who could’ve taken it? Readers will love helping Pete and his friends find the Easter Basket Bandit and learn that sharing is the sweetest gift of all! Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit is a must-have gift for Easter baskets!

Don''t miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes! But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin'' and groovin'' and singing his song...because it''s all good. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes asks the reader questions about the colors of different foods and objects—kids love to interact with the story. The fun never stops—download the free groovin’ song. Don''t miss Pete''s other adventures, including 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, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

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

Some firewalls are hotter than others. Security analyst Spencer is excited when he lands a job at Afire Industries. The responsibility is daunting, but nowhere near as exhilarating as working with Josie, the pretty program manager in charge. He''s attracted to her, but knows that she only sees him as a work friend. He needs to make himself over if he’s going to have a shot with her. Josie is all too aware of the cute computer geek watching over her. He was tempting before, but with his newfound muscles and sexy haircut, he’s suddenly irresistible . She makes the first move and is stunned to learn that her hot IT guy is just as studious in the sack. Their affair turns hot and heavy, but Josie broke her rule about a workplace romance once before. It didn''t end well. When her ex returns and posts scandalous pictures of her on the Internet, it’s not Spencer’s muscles that she needs. She needs a hacker.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House, Pete invites all of his friends over to spend time in his tree house. When they climb up, they realize the tree house is not big enough to fit everyone! They all work together to build the coolest tree house ever. Beginning readers will love the adventures of Pete and his friends 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.

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!

An award-winning and bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book! Count down with Pete in this rocking story that makes counting fun! Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons. But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song—after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? This book is a winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. Plus 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: Rocking in My School Shoes, 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!

Based on the Amazon Prime Video original series that was inspired by the classic bestselling picture book series! Pete the Cat is whipping up a delicious dish for his class’s potluck. Pete can’t wait to share his banana casserole with his classmates. It’s his favorite lunch! But it turns out that his friend Grumpy Toad hates bananas. How can he hate bananas if he''s never tried one before? Pete shows Grumpy trying something new can be supercool and groovy with the “Three Bite Rule.” This brand-new Pete the Cat picture book retells groovy moments from the show!

Join Pete the Kitty as he learns to wash his hands in this new I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Splish, scrub, splash, rub! Keeping clean is groovy and fun! Pete must wash his hands many times a day. He must wash them after he sneezes, coughs, plays with his friends, eats his food, and throws away his trash. Beginning readers will love learning how to wash their hands with Pete! This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it''s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Spread the love, Pete style! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words from the heart in this fun collection of all his favorite famous quotes about self-love, pursuing your passions (or doing what makes you happy), and friendship. This cool cat adds his heartfelt take on well-known classic quotes, from Vincent van Gogh to Virgil to Ovid to Charles Dickens. Everyone’s favorite blue cat reminds us that the key to loving life is to love yourself, love others, and love what you do. Fans of the bestselling Pete the Cat series will delight in this fun take on popular quotes, which are accompanied by Pete''s witty responses and illustrations by New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. Plus check out Pete’s other groovy guides! Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness

Pete the Cat helps kids learn to read with phonics! Who knew reading could be so groovy? This set of 12 simple and fun Pete the Cat storybooks is an excellent choice to share with your beginning reader. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children ages 3 to 6. Enter into the world of reading with My First I Can Read! Reviewed by a phonics expert, these 12 short full-color books feature repeated examples of short and long vowel sounds and common sight words. Each of the simple stories in this box set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while rocking out with Pete the Cat. Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and “decode” unfamiliar ones.

Don''t forget your passport...it''s Pete the Cat''s groovy tour around the world! In Pete the Cat''s World Tour, from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator James Dean, Pete the Cat and his band have packed up their bags and are ready to perform all over the globe. But what’s the fun in globe-trotting if you don’t go out exploring? From Mexico to Iceland, Pete and his friends get a taste of what each country has to offer.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun and surprising adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it’s not easy being the tooth fairy for Pete when a tooth goes missing—will he be able to find the lost tooth before it’s too late? Beginning readers will love Pete''s adventure as the tooth fairy 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.

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.

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.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for an outdoor adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat Goes Camping, Pete can''t wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s''mores by the campfire. But when he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot, Pete can''t help but wonder: Is Bigfoot real? Kids love exploring the outdoors, and they''re sure to enjoy this funny story about Pete the Cat going camping for the first time (and overcoming his small fears). Pete the Cat Goes Camping is a Level One I Can Read book, 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.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a fun, epic sea adventure with Captain Pete in Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map! When Captain Pete discovers a treasure map, he and his crew are ready to set out and sail the seas to find the buried gold and jewels. But they weren’t expecting to find a giant sea monster along the way! Don''t miss Pete''s other storybook adventures, including Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction, Pete the Cat: Cave-cat Pete, Pete the Cat: Out of This World, Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete, and more!

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.

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.

Pete the Cat earns and saves money to buy a supercool toy in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat wants a supercool Sharkbot toy, but he doesn’t have enough money in his piggy bank. He takes on odd jobs, from shoveling snow to selling lemonade and more, and saves every penny. How long will it take for him to earn enough money to buy the toy? 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 Saves Up 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 loves to play hide-and-seek! When his friends hide, Pete covers his eyes and counts to 10. He opens them and just knows he will find them soon. But finding his friends may be harder than Pete thought. Are they behind a tree or on a bus? Or will Pete give up? Find out how Pete learns to chill out in this cool story full of surprises at every peek! From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series, James and Kimberly Dean, this picture book is reminiscent of Pete favorites like Magic Sunglasses and perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang. 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: Crayons Rock!, and Pete the Cat’s Groovy Imagination.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings young readers along on a groovy train ride with Pete the Cat! Pete can''t wait to visit Grandma, especially because he gets to take a train ride to see her! The conductor gives Pete a tour of the train, and Pete gets to see the engine and honk the horn. Pete even makes new friends and plays games on board. What a cool ride! Pete the Cat''s Train Trip is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it''s perfect for shared reading with a child. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight as Pete takes the grooviest train trip in this hilarious I Can Read adventure.

A New York Times bestseller! Bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean turn it up in Pete the Cat’s groovy adaptation of the classic children’s song “Five Little Monkeys”—with a hippity hoppity twist! One night, Pete the Cat was bunnysitting five little bunnies when all of the sudden… Five little bunnies hopping on the bed....! Sing along with Pete the Cat in his fun adaptation of "Five Little Monkeys" Fans of Pete the cat will love rocking out to this classic tune with a groovy Easter twist.

From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a new I Can Read story featuring everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty is excited to build his very own go-cart. But things don’t go as planned. Turns out, his go-cart is missing a few important things. Thankfully, Bob and Gus are there to help Pete out! Beginning readers will love reading about Pete the Kitty’s fun go-cart adventure! My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child. This My First I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom, in particular for children ages 3 to 5. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

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.