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Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher (My First I Can Read) Paperback – Illustrated, January 3, 2017

by James Dean (Author, Illustrator), Kimberly Dean (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 527 ratings
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Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean.

When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about.

Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever!

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

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    My First I Can Read
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    310L
  7. Dimensions
    0.4 x 5.8 x 9.9 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    January 3, 2017
  10. ISBN-10
    0062404288
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0062404282
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Pete’s teacher is out sick for a few days, and his class gets a substitute. The new teacher is a pretty cool lady, and Pete knows her well. It’s his mom! But finding her way around the classroom is tough. So it’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about.

Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever!

About the Author

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.



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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (January 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062404288
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062404282
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 310L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.4 x 5.8 x 9.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rhonda Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars cute stories
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Pete the Cat books are such cute little stories. They are 1st through 2nd grade reading in Accelerated Reader. The kiddos love them because of the humor, bright illustrations, and just the right amount of text.
They are read for Accelerated Reader or checked out of the library daily.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the beginning reader, plus Pete's stories are always fun and relate-able
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My kids love Pete the Cat, and their teachers introduced them to the series of books. As they are in kindergarten learning to read, these 'My First I Can Read' levels are perfect for them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good price
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My son loves this series of books. It was a reasonable price compared to other places that have these books.
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S.Danni
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend starting at Pre-k level
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My son loves anything Pete the Cat! He reads a Pete story every night. Highly recommend starting at Pre-k level, books are less than 5 minutes read.
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Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Add it to your collection!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
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We LOVE Pete the Cat in our house and this book met/exceeded our high expectations!!! Easy reader (too easy for my daughter but she LOVES Pete!) and sweet story!!
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Nikki Mudgett
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
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Kids love Pete the cat
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love Pete
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Pete the cat is great in any book. We love his silly character and enjoy reading about his adventures.
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Real_Sgt_Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Silly adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017
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My son's favorite book series for months now. Pete the cat is a fun and silly series for little kids and early readers with nothing too hard.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2018
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Children love Pete the Cat.
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Mahalakshmi
5.0 out of 5 stars My kid liked it
Reviewed in India on March 24, 2018
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Good one. My kid liked it very much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love Pete the cat
Reviewed in Spain on May 21, 2020
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Historia muy divertida sobre Pete the cat y su madre que se convierte en su profesora.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, all books of Pete the cat are
Reviewed in India on September 18, 2017
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