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James Dean

Biography

James Dean’s art has sold in more than ninety galleries and shops across the United States. He has devoted his paintings to Pete the Cat for fifteen years and has turned his natural love for cats into his life’s work. James published his first adult book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006. He illustrated his first self-published children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008, and the follow-up book, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, in 2011. James lives in Savannah, Georgia, with his wife, four cats, and one dog. You can visit him online at www.petethecat.com.

Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle

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James Dean, Kimberly Dean

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Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds

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Eric Litwin, James Dean

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James Dean, Kimberly Dean

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James Dean, Kimberly Dean

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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons

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James Dean, Eric Litwin

Book Stats

104

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109

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Year	Title	Author	Pages
2025	Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2024	Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2024	Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat!	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2024	Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2024	Pete the Cat for Class President!	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2024	Pete the Cat's Wacky Taco Tuesday	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2024	Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2023	Pete the Cat and the Space Chase	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2023	Pete the Cat: Hickory Dickory Dock	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2023	Pete the Cat Saves Up	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2023	Pete the Kitty's First Steps: Book and Milestone Cards	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	34
2023	Pete the Kitty's Outdoor Art Project	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2023	Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2022	Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2022	5-Minute Bedtime Stories	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	192
2022	Pete the Cat Plays Hide-And-Seek	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2022	Pete the Cat Storybook Favorites	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	192
2022	Je Lis Avec Pat Le Chat: Super Pat	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2022	Pete the Cat's Not So Groovy Day	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2022	Pete the Cat and the Mysterious Smell	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2022	Potty Time with Pete the Kitty	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	12
2022	Pete the Kitty: Wash Your Hands	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2021	Pete the Cat: Making New Friends	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2021	Talent Show Trouble	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2021	Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2021	Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2021	Parents' Day Surprise	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2021	Pete the Kitty: Ready, Set, Go-Cart!	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2020	Pete the Cat: Super Pete	Kimberly Dean, James Dean	32
2020	Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	12
2020	Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2020	Crayons Rock!	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2020	Pete the Cat's Happy Halloween	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	18
2020	Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2020	Secret Agent	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2020	Je Lis Avec Pat Le Chat: Pat Le Chaton Chez La Docteure	Kimberly Dean, James Dean	32
2020	Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Kindness	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	48
2020	Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2020	Five Little Bunnies	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2019	Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2019	Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2019	Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	34
2019	Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2019	Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2019	Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2019	Pete the Cat's Giant Groovy Book: 9 Books in One	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	288
2019	The Great Leprechaun Chase	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2018	Pete the Cat's World Tour	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2018	Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2018	Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	12
2018	Three Bite Rule	Anne Lamb, James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2018	Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2018	Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	48
2018	Pete the Cat Goes Camping	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2018	Pete the Kitty and Baby Animals	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	18
2018	Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2018	Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2018	Firefighter Pete	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2018	The Petes Go Marching	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2018	Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2017	I Love Pete the Kitty	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2017	Pete the Cat Treasury	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	160
2017	Meet Pete	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	18
2017	Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2017	Tool School	Joan Holub	32
2017	Trick or Pete	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	16
2017	Out of This World	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2017	Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2017	Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2017	Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2017	Five Little Ducks	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2017	Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2017	5-Minute Pete the Cat Stories	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	192
2017	Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	144
2016	Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2016	Pete the Cat: Snow Daze	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2016	Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2016	Pete the Cat Storybook Collection	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	192
2016	Pete the Cat's Got Class	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2016	Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2016	Go, Pete, Go!	Kimberly Dean, James Dean	24
2016	Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2015	Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	48
2015	Je Lis Avec Pat Le Chat: La Banane Pourrie	James Dean	32
2015	Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2015	Robo-Pete	Kimberly Dean, James Dean	24
2015	Five Little Pumpkins	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2015	Pete the Cat's Train Trip	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2015	The Wheels on the Bus	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2015	Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	48
2015	Construction Destruction	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2015	Rock On, Mom and Dad!	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2015	Cavecat Pete	Kimberly Dean, James Dean	24
2014	Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2014	Pete the Cat and the New Guy	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2014	Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2014	Mighty Dads	Joan Holub	40
2014	Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2014	Old MacDonald Had a Farm	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2014	Big Easter Adventure	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2013	Valentine's Day Is Cool	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	24
2013	The First Thanksgiving	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	16
2013	Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	40
2013	Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2013	Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2013	Pete the Cat: Play Ball!	James Dean, Kimberly Dean	32
2012	Pete the Cat Saves Christmas	Eric Litwin	40
2012	Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons	Eric Litwin	32
2011	Rocking in My School Shoes	Eric Litwin	40
2010	I Love My White Shoes	Eric Litwin	40

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