Pete the Cat: Super Pete by James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Published by HarperCollins on September 29, 2020
ISBN: 0062868535
Pages: 32
Genres: Animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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When there’s trouble in town, it’s up to Super Pete to save the day. He has a fancy watch, a fancy vehicle that changes with the touch of a button, and can catch a speeding boat with a rope. This is a Level 1 I Can Read book, so it’s a good early reader for kids who are already reading sentences. It can also be shared as a read aloud for younger readers. There’s nothing particularly wonderful about the story, but kids will gravitate toward Pete the Cat for his familiarity. Most Pete the Cat stories have some redeeming message about friendship or the like, but this book is simply good vs. bad. There are better early readers out there, but this will definitely circulate well because it’s Pete the Cat. Recommended for read aloud for kids 3 and up and for independent reading for readers 6 and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME