I Love My White Shoes

Written by Eric Litwin · Illustrated by James Dean

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 · 60,870 ratings

40 pages· 294 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD460L

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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 solving Books about cats Books about first concepts Books about colors Books about shoes

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.7

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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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