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Book Cover for: Pete the Cat and the New Guy, James Dean

Pete the Cat and the New Guy

James Dean

From Kimberly and James Dean's bestselling Pete the Cat series comes a groovy story about new beginnings and new friends.

There's a new guy in town, and Pete can't wait to meet him. After all, more friends mean more fun. When Pete finally meets Gus, he realizes they're very different from each other...and that's what makes him cool. So when Gus starts to doubt himself, it's up to Pete to convince him that there's something everyone can do. Gus is special in his own way, just like Pete and just like you!

The message of accepting others and yourself shines through and is perfect for young readers learning to navigate friendship issues. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in the rhythmic storytelling and fun repetition throughout the book.

The fun never stops--download the free groovin' song!

Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Aug 5th, 2014
  • Pages: 40
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.30in - 8.84in - 0.34in - 0.83lb
  • EAN: 9780062275608
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Social Themes - FriendshipSocial Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-RelianceAnimals - Cats

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About the Author

Dean, James: -

James Dean is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. He published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first children's book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles, all inspired by James's real-life rescue pet.

Dean, Kimberly: -

Kimberly Dean is an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governor's press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children's book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.

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