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Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat Storybook Collection
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a cool collection of seven of the grooviest Pete the Cat stories out there!
Whether he’s building a robot, sharing a giant sandwich, or learning to surf, Pete is always ready to make a good day great! The Pete the Cat Storybook Collection includes Play Ball!, Construction Destruction, Pete’s Big Lunch, Cavecat Pete, Pete at the Beach, Robo-Pete, and Too Cool for School. And it comes in a vibrant and durable paper-over-board format that’s perfect for young fans of the most awesome cat around—Pete.
Whether he’s building a robot, sharing a giant sandwich, or learning to surf, Pete is always ready to make a good day great! The Pete the Cat Storybook Collection includes Play Ball!, Construction Destruction, Pete’s Big Lunch, Cavecat Pete, Pete at the Beach, Robo-Pete, and Too Cool for School. And it comes in a vibrant and durable paper-over-board format that’s perfect for young fans of the most awesome cat around—Pete.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
Hardcover
First published June 21, 2016
About the author
James Dean
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James Dean is the original creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. His passion for drawing became apparent at a young age, and as a child, you could find James drawing his favorite characters like Snoopy and Yogi Bear.
James earned his degree in electrical engineering from Auburn University and went on to work for Georgia Power for a number of years. Eventually, he was called to pursue his art full- time and began selling his work at art festivals around the Southeast. It was during this time that he began creating paintings and drawing of his cat, Pete.The little blue cat showed up as a character in James’s artwork around 1999 and has been a permanent fixture ever since.
James Dean’s art has been sold in more than ninety galleries and shops across the United States. He has devoted his paintings to Pete the Cat for fifteen years and turned his natural love for cats into his life’s work. James published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first self-published children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now almost 100 published Pete the Cat titles with more coming out all the time. James is humbled every day by the success that this groovy blue cat has brought him. He says positively affecting children’s lives is his number one priority, and he is grateful to have such an amazing audience to work for.
James Dean is the original creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. His passion for drawing became apparent at a young age, and as a child, you could find James drawing his favorite characters like Snoopy and Yogi Bear.
James earned his degree in electrical engineering from Auburn University and went on to work for Georgia Power for a number of years. Eventually, he was called to pursue his art full- time and began selling his work at art festivals around the Southeast. It was during this time that he began creating paintings and drawing of his cat, Pete.The little blue cat showed up as a character in James’s artwork around 1999 and has been a permanent fixture ever since.
James Dean’s art has been sold in more than ninety galleries and shops across the United States. He has devoted his paintings to Pete the Cat for fifteen years and turned his natural love for cats into his life’s work. James published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first self-published children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now almost 100 published Pete the Cat titles with more coming out all the time. James is humbled every day by the success that this groovy blue cat has brought him. He says positively affecting children’s lives is his number one priority, and he is grateful to have such an amazing audience to work for.
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July 17, 2019
A collection of seven Pete the Cat stories, all also available individually, either as My First I Can Read books, or as stand-alone story books. Five of the seven selections here can also be found in
5-Minute Pete the Cat Stories
. Contents include:
Pete's Big Lunch , in which Pete's eyes are bigger than his stomach, but his friends are more numerous than his extra food. Also available as a My First I Can Read book.
Construction Destruction , in which Pete takes charge of the refurbishment of the school's playground. Also available as an individual story book, with stickers.
Pete at the Beach , in which Pete's brother Bob helps him to overcome his fear of the water, and our cool cat learns to surf. Also available as a My First I Can Read book.
Cavecat Pete , in which a prehistoric Pete enjoys a picnic with dinosaur friends. Also available as an individual story book, with stickers.
Play Ball! , in which Pete's baseball team, the Rocks, plays a game against another team, called the Rolls. Despite some failings on the field, Pete is happy because he knows he did his best. Also available as a My First I Can Read book.
Robo-Pete , in which Pete builds himself a robotic double to play with, when all of his friends are busy. Also available as an individual story book, with stickers.
And finally, Too Cool for School , in which Pete attempts to wear clothing to please others, until he decides that just being himself is best. Also available as a My First I Can Read book.
Fans of Pete the Cat will find much here to keep them entertained, although for my part, I much prefer the full-sized picture-books devoted to Pete and his adventures, to these beginning reader selections, which feel a little commercial and mass-market to me. Still, tastes vary, so those who are determined readers of the blue cat, might want to give this one a chance.
Pete's Big Lunch , in which Pete's eyes are bigger than his stomach, but his friends are more numerous than his extra food. Also available as a My First I Can Read book.
Construction Destruction , in which Pete takes charge of the refurbishment of the school's playground. Also available as an individual story book, with stickers.
Pete at the Beach , in which Pete's brother Bob helps him to overcome his fear of the water, and our cool cat learns to surf. Also available as a My First I Can Read book.
Cavecat Pete , in which a prehistoric Pete enjoys a picnic with dinosaur friends. Also available as an individual story book, with stickers.
Play Ball! , in which Pete's baseball team, the Rocks, plays a game against another team, called the Rolls. Despite some failings on the field, Pete is happy because he knows he did his best. Also available as a My First I Can Read book.
Robo-Pete , in which Pete builds himself a robotic double to play with, when all of his friends are busy. Also available as an individual story book, with stickers.
And finally, Too Cool for School , in which Pete attempts to wear clothing to please others, until he decides that just being himself is best. Also available as a My First I Can Read book.
Fans of Pete the Cat will find much here to keep them entertained, although for my part, I much prefer the full-sized picture-books devoted to Pete and his adventures, to these beginning reader selections, which feel a little commercial and mass-market to me. Still, tastes vary, so those who are determined readers of the blue cat, might want to give this one a chance.
June 14, 2024
Rowan loves these stories. We’ve read this collection countless times. He’s way into it. More than I am. But they also aren’t bad. I’d give the collection three stars, but Rowan would likely give it five. So four balances it out.
May 4, 2025
Pete is Very Cool.
January 1, 2023
Raymond and I have read all of these stories at bedtime. I don't know how to explain it, but I enjoy the writing style. So much so, that I dislike the 5 minute story version of this character. My personal favorites are the sandwich story and the outfit story (Raymond calls this one "shirt"). Raymond likes the "shirt" story, the "beach" story, the "playground" story and the "baseball" story. It's neat to hear him requesting specific stories. (I'm counting this towards my personal book challenge because it's over 100 pages and we've read the entire book.)
June 25, 2023
I love Pete the cat. I love his orange sneakers. I love his skateboard. I love his adventures. I love his dry humor. But most importantly, I love his lessons. They are great for adults and kids alike.
June 19, 2017
Pete is adorable. I like how his ears kept drooping when he got overheated. I know the feeling.
COYER: Read while at Wal-Mart (it counts, right?)
COYER: Read while at Wal-Mart (it counts, right?)
January 11, 2020
Leo loves Pete and so do I. His simple messages about being a good being are wonderful.
December 7, 2020
Cute little Pete stories, always with a moral!
October 3, 2023
Lots of good kids short stories.
January 3, 2024
if you want to be cool just be you!!
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November 27, 2025Counting in my reading goal because it’s 192 pages. Thank you to the godson ☺️
August 7, 2022
Pete’s adventures are very entertaining, but his taste in sandwich ingredients is atrocious.
March 24, 2017
Reading these with my son who is learning to read he loves them. Very cute stories
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