Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

Written and illustrated by James Dean · Written by Kimberly Dean

A cat named Pete spends the day at the beach with his mom and brother, trying surfing for the first time.

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Pete the Cat loves the beach, collecting shells and building sandcastles. But when the sun blazes, there's only one way to cool down—dive into the ocean. Can Pete overcome his fear of water and take the plunge? Join Pete on a sunny adventure where courage and fun collide, perfect for young readers eager to explore the waves with a feline friend.

From the publisher

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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Format
Pages
32
Words
345
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
280L
Themes & topics
Books about new experiencesBooks about the beachBooks about feeling scaredBooks about catsBooks about feelings and emotions
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.2
F&P level
~I
Publication
Published
May 21, 2013
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062110725

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