(W.2.3 and W.2.11)Īnother idea for this book would be to have the students discuss how Pete might feel throughout the story and how they might know that. The things I would do in school would be…because…” The students would also have to write their own song to accompany their response. One idea for this book would be to have the prompt: “If I was rockin’ to school like Pete, I would wear my…. This story teaches a lot about self confidence in yourself and daily routines in school. When he returns home he tells his mother that he had a great day because he was “rockin’ in his school shoes,” and can’t wait to go back. Pete sings his song all day long with every event that he does.

In the library he sings his favorite song, “I’m reading in my school shoes.” After the library, Pete goes to the lunchroom and eats in his school shoes before going to the playground. Pete goes into his classroom where he is learning to read and goes on a trip to the library. Pete is excited because he is wearing his school shoes. This young children’s picture book tells the story of Pete on his first day of school.

This one is about Pete visiting the different places in his school, such as the library, the lunch room, and the playground. We're both looking forward to the library class, and I've already reserved the rest of the books at our library. Along with fun things to do and games, the additional website makes Pete the Cat very appealing to my 5 yr old. I just make up the tune, but if you'd like to hear the actual song, each book has an audio and video file on the Harper Collins Children's website. (Makes me think of my Richard Scary books I had as a kid where I was always looking for Goldbug) On top of great stories, there are parts of each story that's a song that's repeated. All three of my kids love finding the yellow bird that follows him around on every page. He's laid back, cool, and groovy with beautiful and colorful illustration. Not only did he love them, but my 2 yr old twins do as well. Then I checked out some of the books, to see if he'd like them.

Didn't know anything about them, until I saw a Pete the Cat class at my local library for my K-5 grade and signed him up.

Pete the cat read by eric litwin