Pete the Cat

By Kimberly Dean, James Dean,

Book cover of Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving

Book description

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean celebrates the true meaning of Thanksgiving with our favorite groovy cat—Pete!

Starring in your school’s Thanksgiving play would make even the coolest cat nervous, including Pete the Cat! But the show must go on….

With more than ten flaps that open…

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1 author picked Pete the Cat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Pete the Cat the First Thanksgiving is on my list because I wanted to include a book that told the story of the origins of Thanksgiving. Sometimes a historical book like that can be a dry read that young readers tune out for. But add in a familiar character like Pete the Cat (who is loved by so many kiddos), give him a starring role in the school play, and the topic becomes something that holds their attention much better.

From Wendi's list on Thanksgiving for children.

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