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Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

by James Dean

Part of the My First I Can Read series

Subject
Humorous Stories
Age
3-5 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Publisher
HarperCollins
Size
16.0 cm × 23.9 cm
ISBN
9780062303837

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a hilarious ride with Pete the Cat!

Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat another banana again. But Pete really likes bananas! Will a rotten bite ruin Pete's love for this tasty fruit?

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.


What happens when one yucky banana makes Pete afraid to try his favorite food?


Picky Eaters: Pete says "yuck!" to a mushy banana and suddenly won’t even touch his mom’s famous banana bread.Overcoming Fears: Follow along as Pete learns that one bad experience doesn’t have to ruin something forever.Funny Kids Books: Laugh as Pete tries a sour lemon and a salty pickle to replace his favorite sweet treat.Learning to Read: With simple sentences and repeating words, this My First I Can Read book is designed to build confidence in new readers.

About the creators

James DeanAuthor

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.

Kimberly DeanAuthor

Kimberly Dean is an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governor’s press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children’s book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.

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