Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk

A kitty climbs a beanstalk and hears mysterious sounds. What awaits at the top?

3.9 Goodreads · 41 ratings

32 pages· 318 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~160L

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Bookroo's summary

Pete the Kitty and his friend Callie embark on a sky-high adventure up a towering beanstalk. At the summit, they encounter the ominous chant, 'Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!' But who or what is making these sounds? This delightful twist on a classic tale invites young readers to explore a world of mystery and fun. Will Pete and Callie uncover the secrets hidden above the clouds? Perfect for emergent readers, this story combines simple language with enchanting illustrations, making it an ideal choice for shared reading and sparking a lifelong love of books.

From the publisher

Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.

Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard “Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!” But where are the sounds are coming from?

Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!

This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it’s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

For more groovy fairytale twists with Pete the Kitty check out Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears!

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