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Pete the Cat I Can Read Books

In order from Pete's Big Lunch to Pete the Cat and the Family Tree. Part of Pete the Cat.

The Pete the Cat I Can Read series is a set of 23 picture books by James Dean and Kimberly Dean, published between 2013 and 2026. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages. Subjects across the series include sharing, creativity, and cooking and food.

Pete's Big Lunch
Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana
Pete the Cat's Train Trip
Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat
Sir Pete the Brave
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Pete's Big Lunch
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$574
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Pete's Big Lunch

By James Dean (Author/Illustrator), Kimberly Dean

A boy named Pete prepares a large sandwich to eat for lunch.

32 pages· 269 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: Pete the Cat crafts a massive, mouthwatering sandwich, but realizes lunch is better with friends. As he navigates the art of sharing, will Pete's creativity bring everyone together? Discover the joy of friendship and food in this delightful tale perfect for young readers.
The complete set

Pete the Cat I Can Read Series

23 books · Published 2013–2026

Pete's Big Lunch
Series
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$574

Pete's Big Lunch

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A boy named Pete prepares a large sandwich to eat for lunch.

Sir Pete the Brave
Series
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$574

Sir Pete the Brave

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A brave knight must rescue a lady from a dragon.

Snow Daze
Series
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$574

Snow Daze

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A cat named Pete experiences a series of snow days and learns to appreciate the value of school.

Pete the Cat Goes Camping
Series
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$574

Pete the Cat Goes Camping

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A cat goes on his first camping trip with his family and learns about the great outdoors.

Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip
Series
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$574

Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A family embarks on a road trip across the United States, visiting famous landmarks and experiencing new things together.

Super Pete
Series
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$574

Super Pete

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A cat becomes a superhero to save the city from trouble at the warehouse.

Making New Friends
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$474

Making New Friends

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A lonely squirrel seeks help from a secret agent to make new friends.

Rocking Field Day
Series
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$474

Rocking Field Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Pete the Cat participates in his town's annual field day.

Pete the Cat and the Space Chase
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$574

Pete the Cat and the Space Chase

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A secret agent cat investigates strange occurrences at a playground and gets caught up in an intergalactic adventure.

Scaredy Cat!
Series
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$574

Scaredy Cat!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Pete faces his fears when a monster story comes to life.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pete the Cat I Can Read series?

There are 23 books in the Pete the Cat I Can Read series. It began with Pete's Big Lunch in 2013, and the newest book, Pete the Cat and the Family Tree, was published in 2026.

What ages are the Pete the Cat I Can Read books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Pete the Cat I Can Read to life.

01

James Dean

Author & Illustrator
JD
02

Kimberly Dean

Author
KD

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