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Book #15 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride
Can Pete fit all his friends in his new ride?
40 pages· 394 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 52 Books
Pete the Cat Books
In order from Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride to Pete the Cat and the Missing Shoes.
The Pete the Cat series is a set of 52 picture books by James Dean and Kimberly Dean, published between 2010 and 2026. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 25 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Pete the Cat Series
52 books · Published 2010–2026
Companion series
Pete the Kitty Series
14 books · Published 2017–2025
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$958
I Love Pete the Kitty
Picture Book · Ages 1–4 · 2017
A happy kitty shares all the things he loves in life.
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$1899
Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
A kitten and a toad have a playdate and learn to share toys.
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$958
Pete the Kitty and Baby Animals
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2018
A lost balloon leads to new friendships and adventures for a curious kitty.
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$958
Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty
Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018
Join a playful kitty on a bedtime adventure.
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$574
Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018
A young boy tries to cure his hiccups with the help of his friends and family.
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$958
Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2019
Pete the Kitty's first day of preschool is full of surprises and fun.
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$574
Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Pete the Kitty faces his fear of the doctor with his dad's help.
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$574
Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Pete helps his friend, a unicorn, find the missing colors of her rainbow tail before a dance party.
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$1049
Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2020
Pete the Kitty's holiday fun leads to a surprise visitor.
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$574
Pete the Kitty: Ready, Set, Go-Cart!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
Pete builds a go-cart with the help of his friends.
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$1049
Potty Time with Pete the Kitty
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2022
Join a kitty's fun journey to potty training success.
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$574
Pete the Kitty's Outdoor Art Project
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
A young cat named Pete learns to appreciate a new form of art class that involves using natural materials.
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$1697
Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
A curious kitty explores a house and learns about friendship and forgiveness.
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$1697
Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Can Pete and Jessie find the missing piece to perfect their sandcastle?
Companion series
Pete the Cat I Can Read Series
22 books · Published 2013–2024
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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.
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$574
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.
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$574
Pete the Cat's Train Trip
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
A cat visits his grandma by train.
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$574
Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
A cat goes scuba diving to find a seahorse.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$574
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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$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.
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$1697
Pete the Cat Saves Up
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
A cat takes on odd jobs to buy a coveted toy.
Series
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.
Sale price
$674
Pete the Cat for Class President!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Two cats compete for class president. Who will win?
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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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$1697
Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Can Pete the Cat help the Wright brothers fly without wind?
Companion series
Pete the Cat Board Books Series
4 books · Published 2013–2020
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$958
Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2013
A bus full of animals and their sounds and movements are described in a repetitive and rhythmic way.
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$958
Pete the Cat: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2014
Join Pete the Cat for a groovy bedtime adventure under the stars.
Sale price
$1049
Meet Pete
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2017
Explore Pete the Cat's world with colorful tabs and cool friends.
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$1049
Pete the Cat's Happy Halloween
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2020
Pete the Cat must gather friends for a Halloween parade.
Companion series
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide Series
3 books · Published 2015–2020
Sale price
$1398
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
A collection of inspirational quotes and phrases to help navigate life's challenges.
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$1398
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
A collection of quotes about love and friendship.
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$1398
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Kindness
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
A collection of quotes and sayings about kindness.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Pete the Cat series?
There are 52 books in the Pete the Cat series. It began with Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride in 2025, and the newest book, Pete the Cat and the Missing Shoes, was published in 2026.
What order should you read the Pete the Cat books in?
Start with Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #52.
What ages are the Pete the Cat books best for?
The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring Pete the Cat to life.
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