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Books in Pete the Cat: My First I Can Read! series

  • Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 3, 2017)
    This set of 12 simple and fun Pete the Cat storybooks is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling. 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! New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean’s Pete the Cat helps kids learn to read with phonics. Who knew reading could be so groovy! 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.
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  • Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 1, 2018)
    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.
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  • Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 8, 2014)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Learning to read has never been so groovy! From New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean, Pete the Cat is sure to make reading fun for early readers. With five super-cool stories in one box for reading on the go, this collection of My First I Can Reads is perfect for shared reading with a child.Included in this box are five favorite Pete the Cat I Can Read books:Pete the Cat: Play Ball!Pete the Cat: Pete's Big LunchPete the Cat: Pete at the BeachPete the Cat: A Pet for PetePete the Cat: Too Cool for School
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  • Pinkalicious Phonics Box Set

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 23, 2015)
    Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!Make your phonics skills pinkaperfect with this phonics box set from #1 New York Times bestselling author and artist Victoria Kann! Reviewed by a phonics expert, these twelve 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 having fun with Pinkalicious. 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. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
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  • Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 21, 2013)
    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.
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  • Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 5, 2017)
    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.
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  • Little Critter: Just a Baby Bird

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 8, 2016)
    Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, in this My First I Can Read storybook! Little Critter discovers a lost baby bird in his backyard, and he and his family all pitch in to take care of it until it can fly on its own. Little Critter's love and patience is rewarded when he gets a special springtime surprise.I Can Read Books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Little Critter: Just a Baby Bird is a My First I Can Read book, and with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Fancy Nancy's Fantastic Phonics

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 23, 2013)
    In this set of twelve mini-books, New York Times bestselling author Jane O’Connor’s beloved Fancy Nancy helps elementary school kids understand phonics. Learning has never been so fun!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.Fancy Nancy’s lively personality and the full-color illustrations will make learning these vital pre-reading skills enjoyable for parents and children.
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  • Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 31, 2018)
    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean shares a fun-filled I Can Read story featuring Pete the Kitty—the very first Pete the Kitty I Can Read! This My First I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Pete gets a case of the hiccups, and he doesn’t know what to do! He decides to ask his wisest friends for help, like Grumpy Toad, Callie, and Bob. But Pete is still stuck with the hiccups! Will Pete the Kitty ever get rid of his terrible hiccups?Beginning readers will laugh and easily relate to Pete the Kitty and his search for the perfect remedy for his hiccups. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Biscuit's Neighborhood: 5 Fun-Filled Stories in 1 Box!

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Biscuit, everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy, stars in a five-book I Can Read box-set with a handle and Velcro closure—perfect for fans of Clifford and Spot. Five fun-filled Biscuit My First I Can Read stories are now all together in one portable collection. Whether he’s playing with his favorite ball, helping feed pets, or visiting his local library—this puppy is always up for an adventure!Now young readers can take these tail-wagging adventures with them wherever they go. The books include d are:BiscuitBiscuit Plays Ball Biscuit Goes CampingBiscuit Feeds the Pets Biscuit Loves the Library
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  • Pete the Cat's Giant Groovy Book: 9 Books in One

    James Dean

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, March 5, 2019)
    Nine classic I Can Read stories by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean in one book!Pete the Cat is sure to make reading fun for young readers. This paper-over-board bind-up features 9 groovy stories. This collection includes both My First and Level 1 books, making it perfect for young readers who are ready to grow with I Can Read.Pete the Cat's Giant Groovy Book includes eight favorite tales plus a brand-new one exclusive to this collection.Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher: MY FIRSTPete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave: MY FIRSTPete the Cat: Snow Daze: MY FIRSTPete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House: MY FIRSTPete the Cat and the Lost Tooth: MY FIRSTPete the Cat and the Groovy Bake Sale: MY FIRSTPete the Cat Goes Camping: LEVEL 1Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar: LEVEL 1NEW! Pete the Cat’s Family Tree: LEVEL1Ideal for children learning to sound out words and sentences and beginning readers.
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  • Happy Halloween, Mittens

    Lola M. Schaefer, Susan Kathleen Hartung

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 27, 2010)
    Mittens the kitten wants to help Nick get ready for Halloween. But when Mittens tries to paint spooky faces, put up spooky cobwebs, and make orange cookies, he makes a mess instead! Halloween activities take center stage in this sweet beginning reader about Mittens.This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.
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