Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

Name: Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor
ISBN: 9780062868336

by James Dean

Subject: Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Age: 3-5 years
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Publisher: HarperCollins
Size: 15.8 cm × 23.6 cm
ISBN: 9780062868336

Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It’s time to go to the doctor!

Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn’t scary.

Beginning readers will easily relate to Pete the Kitty as he overcomes his common childhood fear of going to the doctor's office.

This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's a perfect picture book for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean, it's everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty!

This gentle story helps nervous kids feel brave about their own doctor visits.

First Doctor Visit: Join Pete the Kitty as he learns that a tummy ache is nothing to be scared of, and the doctor is a friendly helper.Social-Emotional Learning: A sweet and simple story that gives a name to nervous feelings and models how to overcome anxiety about new experiences.Beginning Reader Support: Part of the My First I Can Read series, this book uses simple sentences, sight words, and word repetition to build confidence.Comforting Parent-Child Moment: Pete’s dad offers gentle reassurance, making this a perfect story for parents and children to read together before a checkup.

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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Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

About the creators