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.
Discover the grooviest family members as Pete the Cat builds his family tree.
Unlock reading skills with fun phonics adventures featuring a groovy cat.
Uncover Halloween surprises as Pete the Cat goes trick-or-treating.
A cat's shoes change color as he steps in different things.
Pete the Cat experiences the joys of autumn and discovers what he loves most about the season.
Five little pumpkins sit on a gate and discuss their plans for Halloween night.
A class trip to the firehouse turns into a real-life emergency when a fire breaks out in town.
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Illustrated
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Picture books
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Graphic novels
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Chapter books
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Board books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Discover the grooviest family members as Pete the Cat builds his family tree.
Discover who's next in Pete's family tree adventure.
Can Pete find his missing shoes before playtime ends?
A cat's mission to rescue a friend stranded on Mars. Can he succeed?
Can Pete and Jessie find the missing piece to perfect their sandcastle?
The band is missing. Can Pete save the concert?
Can Pete the Cat help the Wright brothers fly without wind?
Pete faces his fears when a monster story comes to life.
Pete races for ice cream but must decide if helping friends is more important.
Two cats compete for class president. Who will win?
Pete's taco plans hit a snag. Can creativity save Taco Tuesday?
A curious kitty explores a house and learns about friendship and forgiveness.
A secret agent cat investigates strange occurrences at a playground and gets caught up in an intergalactic adventure.
A cool cat climbs the clock, but what happens when time strikes one?
A cat takes on odd jobs to buy a coveted toy.
Celebrate baby's first year with Pete the Kitty's milestone adventures.
A young cat named Pete learns to appreciate a new form of art class that involves using natural materials.
A cat searches for his missing Easter basket with the help of his friends.
A secret agent must stop a villain from stealing a secret recipe for rainbow sprinkle cookies.
Discover Pete the Cat's adventures in 12 delightful bedtime tales.
A group of friends play a game of hide-and-seek.
Join a curious cat on global adventures and imaginative escapades.
A cat-turned-superhero races against time to save the day. Can he succeed?
A cat has a series of unfortunate events on his way to school and during the school day.
A peculiar smell disrupts pizza day. Can they find the source?
Join a kitty's fun journey to potty training success.
A young cat learns the importance of washing his hands.
A lonely squirrel seeks help from a secret agent to make new friends.
Pete the Cat participates in his town's annual field day.
Pete finds a box and uses his imagination to turn it into different things.
Two friends compete in a talent show, but then decide to work together instead.
A young boy creates a special video for his mother who is away serving in the military.
Pete builds a go-cart with the help of his friends.
A cat becomes a superhero to save the city from trouble at the warehouse.
Pete the Kitty's holiday fun leads to a surprise visitor.
Pete the Cat experiences the joys of autumn and discovers what he loves most about the season.
Pete the Cat must gather friends for a Halloween parade.
Pete helps his friend, a unicorn, find the missing colors of her rainbow tail before a dance party.
A spy cat uncovers a mysterious message and goes undercover to solve a case.
A family embarks on a road trip across the United States, visiting famous landmarks and experiencing new things together.
A collection of quotes and sayings about kindness.
Pete the Cat faces chaos as five bunnies hop on the bed.
A group of students work together on a science experiment for their school's science fair.
Pete the Cat hosts a pizza party and invites his friends to build the perfect pizza together.
Pete the Kitty faces his fear of the doctor with his dad's help.
A kitten's fear of the doctor turns into a fun adventure.
A family goes grocery shopping after realizing they are out of food at home.
Pete the Kitty's first day of preschool is full of surprises and fun.
A small spider tries to climb up a water spout despite the rain.
A cool cat turns ordinary days into extraordinary adventures.
Join Pete the Cat on nine fun adventures, perfect for young readers eager to explore and learn.
Pete tries to catch a leprechaun to bring good luck to his friends.
A young boy tries to cure his hiccups with the help of his friends and family.
A band goes on a world tour and performs in various countries, trying local foods and drinks along the way.
Join a playful kitty on a bedtime adventure.
Pete's potluck dish faces a banana-hating friend. Can he change a mind with the 'Three Bite Rule'?
Pete visits the library for the first time and discovers the joy of reading.
A person receives a series of gifts on each of the 12 days of Christmas.
A cat goes on his first camping trip with his family and learns about the great outdoors.
A lost balloon leads to new friendships and adventures for a curious kitty.
A kitten and a toad have a playdate and learn to share toys.
A cat tries to bake treats for a school bake sale.
A class trip to the firehouse turns into a real-life emergency when a fire breaks out in town.
A group of characters go on a journey to get out of the rain.
A group of friends go on a bug safari and one of them finds a caterpillar that undergoes a transformation.
A happy kitty shares all the things he loves in life.
Explore Pete the Cat's world with colorful tabs and cool friends.
A boy helps the Tooth Fairy with her rounds and learns about kindness and inclusivity.
Uncover Halloween surprises as Pete the Cat goes trick-or-treating.
Five tools learn teamwork is key to building success.
A cat named Pete attends space camp and goes on a mission to the moon and Mars.
A cat tries to learn a new dance and faces criticism from his friends.
A cat builds a treehouse and invites his friends to play.
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A group of ducks and a cat go on a series of adventures together.
Unlock reading skills with fun phonics adventures featuring a groovy cat.
Join Pete the Cat on thrilling adventures, from dragon battles to beach fun.
A pirate captain and his crew embark on a treasure hunt with the help of a parrot and a friendly sea monster.
A cat must teach his substitute teacher, who is unexpectedly his mom, about school.
Two friends try to solve the mystery of missing cupcakes.
A cat named Pete experiences a series of snow days and learns to appreciate the value of school.
A brave knight must rescue a lady from a dragon.
A cool cat helps a friend conquer math fears with fun tools and friendship.
Pete the Cat competes in a bike race against Turtle's new race car.
A cat goes scuba diving to find a seahorse.
A collection of quotes about love and friendship.
Pete builds a robot friend, but chaos ensues. Can friendship save the day?
A group of friends have a sleepover at one of their houses.
Five little pumpkins sit on a gate and discuss their plans for Halloween night.
A cat visits his grandma by train.
A collection of inspirational quotes and phrases to help navigate life's challenges.
Pete tries to build a new playground for his school.
Pete tries to come up with the perfect way to thank his parents for everything they do for him.
A group of friends come together for a picnic and learn to appreciate each other's differences.
A cat's eating habits are disrupted after eating a bad banana.
A bad banana makes Pat swear off his favorite fruit. Can he resist forever?
A young boy befriends a platypus and learns to appreciate their differences.
Pete gets a pet goldfish and becomes popular for painting pictures of it.
Join Pete the Cat for a groovy bedtime adventure under the stars.
A story about the bond between fathers and sons as they work together on construction projects.
A cat tries to look cool by wearing different outfits.
Join Pete the Cat on a musical farm adventure.
A cat helps the Easter Bunny by decorating eggs.
Pete learns the value of Valentine's Day and decides to make cards for everyone in his life.
Pete the Cat faces stage fright in a Thanksgiving play.
A cat helps his friends see the world in a new way.
A bus full of animals and their sounds and movements are described in a repetitive and rhythmic way.
A cat named Pete spends the day at the beach with his mom and brother, trying surfing for the first time.
Pete the Cat plays baseball with his team, the Rocks, against their rivals, the Rolls.
A boy named Pete prepares a large sandwich to eat for lunch.
Santa asks Pete the Cat to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls on Christmas Eve.
A cat loses his buttons one by one and keeps on singing.
This book narrates Pete's experiences as he goes to school for the first time and participates in various activities throughout the day.
A cat's shoes change color as he steps in different things.
Cookies run wild! Can they be caught before playtime ends?
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across James Dean's books.
