I Love My White Shoes
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2010 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

I Love My White Shoes

By Eric Litwin, James Dean (Illustrator)

Part of the Pete the Cat series

A cat's shoes change color as he steps in different things.

4.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 60,745 ratings
40 pages· 294 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Pete the Cat strolls down the street in his new white shoes, which turn red, blue, and brown as he steps into messes. Yet, Pete keeps grooving and singing, embracing every colorful change. What will he step into next, and how will he keep his cool? Join Pete on this vibrant journey and discover why it's all good, no matter the color of his shoes.

From the publisher

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.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2011)
At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
294
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
Themes & topics
Books about problem solvingBooks about catsBooks about first conceptsBooks about colorsBooks about shoes
What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.7

out of 7

4.8

This installment of the Pete the Cat series brings us Pete's day in his new white shoes, which (spoiler alert) don't stay white for long. The illustrations are colorful and cheery, and the simple story has a nice repetition to it that makes it easy for toddlers to enjoy. To complete the package, there's a great, subtle message about enjoying whatever life brings.

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

5.0

Very repetitive but good story about being relaxed when things go wrong.

The Notorious RAD

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
154280
Publication
Published
March 2, 2010
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061906220

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