About the Book

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a hilarious ride with Pete the Cat!

Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat bananas again. But Pete really likes bananas! Will a rotten bite ruin Pete's love for this tasty fruit?

This is a special paper-over-board commemorative edition celebrating the 60^th anniversary of I Can Read books for beginning readers. Eight bonus pages recount I Can Read’s history, including a time line, never-before-seen sketches, and origin stories of beloved I Can Read characters. This beautiful edition is perfect for gift giving. 

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

Resources

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780062572714
• ISBN 10: 0062572717
• Imprint: HarperCollins
• On Sale: 01/03/2017
• Pages: 40
• List Price:12.50 CAD
• Ages: 4 to 8
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Cooking & Food
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner

James Dean

Biography

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

Biography

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.

Other Works by Kimberly Dean

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  Pete the Cat: 5 Groovy Tales

  By Kimberly Dean

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  Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat!

  By Kimberly Dean

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  Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!

  By Kimberly Dean

James Dean

Biography

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.

Other Works by James Dean

• 

  Pete the Cat: 5 Groovy Tales

  By James Dean

• 

  Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat!

  By James Dean

• 

  Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!

  By James Dean