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Description
Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky.
At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds coming from? Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!
This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, and sight words, making it perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.
[A] clever riff on "Jack and the Beanstalk." With an ending befitting a fairy tale...An enjoyable book to help new readers reach new heights.
School Library Journal
Starred Review
PreS-Gr 3--In the latest early reader from the Deans, Pete the Kitty needs to get a birthday present for a friend. Pete the Kitty needs to get a birthday present for his friend Callie. He procures some magic beans and the duo plant them in this charming retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk. When they climb the enormous beanstalk, they meet a child of the giant who just wants to play the drums. Pete invites her to join his band playing at the birthday party later. They decide that new friends are the coolest gift of all! This is an absolutely adorable retelling of this classic story. It is perfect for any emerging reader or for a parent looking for a shorter story to share with their child. The illustrations, rife with vibrant colors and big-eyed feline pals, are the perfect level of cuteness that familiar readers expect from every Pete book. VERDICT This endearing spin on a classic fairy tale is an absolute must-buy for every Pete the Cat lover.--Kristin Anderson
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James Dean is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. He published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles, all inspired by James’s real-life rescue pet.
