Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat fans some fun in the sun!

Pete the Cat is one groovy cat at finding shells and building sand castles at the beach. But when it gets too hot, there’s only one way to cool off—jump into the ocean! Except Pete might be a scaredy-cat when it comes to the water.

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.



Will Pete let his fear win, or will he find the courage to ride the waves with his brother?



Overcoming Fear: Pete might be a groovy cat on the sand, but he’s a total scaredy-cat when it comes to the big, cool waves!
Family Fun: Join Pete, his mom, and his brother Bob for a day of building sandcastles, finding seashells, and learning together.
Learning to Surf: With a little help from his cool big brother, Pete discovers that falling down is okay—and that riding a wave is awesome!
Social Emotional Learning: A gentle and reassuring story that teaches kids it’s okay to be afraid of new things, but even more fun to be brave.

In 2004, Kimberly & James Dean sat down at their kitchen table to collaborate on a children's book together. Their dream finally became a reality with the release of Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. Both left corporate jobs in the late nineties (James was an electrical engineer, Kimberly worked in the press office of the governor of Georgia) to pursue their passion for art, and they have experienced a life made up of strange and wonderful coincidences ever since. Pete the Cat has brought magic into their lives.