Book Series · 22 Books

Pete the Cat I Can Read Books

In order from Pete's Big Lunch to Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers. Part of Pete the Cat.

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
Sale price
$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

22 books · Published 2013–2024

Pete's Big Lunch

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

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

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A cat's eating habits are disrupted after eating a bad banana.

Pete the Cat's Train Trip

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A cat visits his grandma by train.

Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A cat goes scuba diving to find a seahorse.

Sir Pete the Brave

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A brave knight must rescue a lady from a dragon.

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 and the Surprise Teacher
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$474

Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A cat must teach his substitute teacher, who is unexpectedly his mom, about school.

Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House
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$574

Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A cat builds a treehouse and invites his friends to play.

Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A boy helps the Tooth Fairy with her rounds and learns about kindness and inclusivity.

Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale
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$474

Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A cat tries to bake treats for a school bake sale.

Pete the Cat Goes Camping
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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 Trip to the Supermarket
Sale price
$574

Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A family goes grocery shopping after realizing they are out of food at home.

Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip
Sale price
$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
Sale price
$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
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

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

Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1597

Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A secret agent must stop a villain from stealing a secret recipe for rainbow sprinkle cookies.

Pete the Cat Saves Up

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A cat takes on odd jobs to buy a coveted toy.

Pete the Cat and the Space Chase
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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.

Pete the Cat for Class President!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Two cats compete for class president. Who will win?

Scaredy Cat!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

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

Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Can Pete the Cat help the Wright brothers fly without wind?

Good to know

Common Questions

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

There are 22 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 Wright Brothers, was published in 2024.

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 authors and illustrators who bring Pete the Cat I Can Read to life.

01

James Dean

Author & Illustrator
02

Kimberly Dean

Author

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