The answer, “Red!” is found on the following page. The book then encourages the reader to guess what color his shoes turned. For example, he steps in a large pile of strawberries. When he starts walking down the street, he steps in piles of things that turn his shoes various colors.

Let’s explore the main idea of the story! I think even infants would love to groove along to the song! You can download the song for free by going to the link provided in the book. This is the “original” Pete the Cat story! It’s a good one! This book is best suited for ages 2 through 7 years old. I continue to hope that Pete the Cat gets back his groove.Today I’d like to introduce you to a wonderful book! It’s titled, “Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes.” Pete the Cat has become very popular over the last few years, with several titles in the series. And I recommend sticking to the original books with the fine author Eric Litwin. The latest books by the Dean team fall flat, with lots of cliches, uninspired prose, and the absence of songs and fun movement.įor more information on the story behind Pete the Cat (James Dean’s own cat), the wonderful folk art–and the unfortunate decision to break up the Dean-Litwin team, read t his article about the decision. Eric Litwin’s writing and songs made Pete the Cat groovy.

In the best picture books, the words and pictures work together, enticing readers with the rhythms of language. And sad to say, the magic of the books is missing now. Still, we recommended the book as a cute beach read, even if it wasn’t up to par.īut the slew of Pete the Cat books has continued, with new co-author Kimberly Dean, James’ wife. “Maybe I miss the usual author, Eric Litwin?” I mused in this blog. Same hip cat, terrific drawings and lots of cat-attitude and whimsy. Pete the Cat is a wonderful icon, a hip cat with plenty of attitude, whether he’s counting his groovy buttons or saving Christmas.īut something has happened to Pete the Cat. We were soon singing the words to “I Love My White Shoes” and rockin’ with Pete and the children in our lives to the catchy song about Pete’s first day of school ( Pete the Cat: Rockin’ in My School Shoes ). Pete the Cat books arrived on the scene a few years ago, and those of us in the children’s literature field were hooked.

Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin