Why I Love This BookThere's cool backstory that connects me with this book.
Back in 2007, my best friend and I opened a toy store. After a few years, we moved to a larger space and started having storytellers and musicians visit. I'm not sure how Eric Litwin hit our radar, but he was local and we were told that he wrote all of his own music and his performances were incredible. He came to visit us in 2008 and was a huge hit. At the end, he told the kids about a new song he'd written about a cat named Pete. That song was "I Love My White Shoes" and it was a word for word match to the text that is now in this book. The kids loved it, we loved it, and afterwards, Eric told us that someone had hooked him up with another local artist, James Dean. At this time, Dean was known for his series of Blue Cat drawings. Well, less than a year later, this book was published and as they say, "the rest is history" Now, there's a Pete the Cat "Empire" and it all started with this book and that song we heard so many years ago. To date, there are now 97 books along with numerous toys, songs and even an animated series. Themes
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
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Beyond the Book Resources
Each $3.99 Beyond the Book Download Includes:
It's really that simple...
One Great Story Multiple Readings Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities Important Note: This download does not include the book, only the resources listed above. The book may be purchased separately by clicking here.
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at a 20% discount off single purchases! Pete the Cat Themed ToysAdding an element of play is yet another way to deepen the understanding of the concepts introduced within the multiple readings of the story. You'll be surprised at the amount of learning that's transferred and reinforced through imaginative play.
Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
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"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald