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Pete The Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection

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In Pete The Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection by James Dean, young readers join Pete the Cat on a series of lively adventures. Within this collection, Pete explores various exciting scenarios that encourage children to read and learn. This engaging series combines rhythm and fun, making reading an enjoyable activity for early readers.
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You might enjoy this collection if you’re looking for engaging and fun stories that make learning to read an adventure. With vibrant illustrations and catchy, easy-to-follow narratives, it’s perfect for young readers who love imaginative tales that celebrate creativity and positivity.

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Ideal for shared reading with a child, this super cool collection includes five of the grooviest Pete the Cat stories from My First I Can Read! series by "New York Times"-bestselling artist Dean. Full color.

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Learning to read has never been so groovy! From New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean, these five favourite Pete the Cat paperbacks are sure to make reading fun for early readers.

With five super-cool stories in one box for reading on the go, this collection of My First I Can Reads is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Included in this box are five favourite Pete the Cat I Can Read books:

Pete the Cat: Play Ball!

Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete

Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School

This boxed set of My First I Can Read paperbacks is an excellent choice to share in the home or classroom, in particular for children ages 3 to 6. Parents and teachers would welcome a gift of this set of Pete the Cat My First I Can Read bestsellers!

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Pete The Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection by James Dean is praised for its engaging and vibrant illustrations that captivate young readers. Many reviewers appreciate the series' ability to blend humour and life lessons in a fun and accessible way, making reading enjoyable for children. The book's easy-to-follow text is often highlighted as ideal for early readers building confidence.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062304247

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased

Date Published: 08 July 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 237.0mm

Weight: 496g

Pages: 160

About the Author

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 art work, 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.

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