About the Book

Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. 

When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. 

Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Critical Praise

Sure to be a hit with young historians, aspiring engineers, and Pete’s many fans. — School Library Journal

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780063096028
• ISBN 10: 0063096021
• Imprint: HarperCollins
• On Sale: 11/05/2024
• Pages: 32
• List Price:21.99 CAD
• Ages: 4 to 8
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / 20th Century
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Transportation / Aviation
• BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Technology / Inventions
• BISAC6 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

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's Mars Mission

  By Kimberly Dean

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  Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle

  By Kimberly Dean

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  Pete the Cat Rocks On!

  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's Mars Mission

  By James Dean

• 

  Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle

  By James Dean

• 

  Pete the Cat Rocks On!

  By James Dean