Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes is a children’s book written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. It is part of the popular Pete the Cat series that features a cool and laid-back blue cat who loves to sing songs about his life.
In his book “Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes,” the cool cat takes on the exciting adventure of starting school. With colorful illustrations and catchy rhymes, this book is sure to entertain and engage children while also teaching them important lessons about friendship, perseverance, and exploration.
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Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes – A Perfect Back to School Book!
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James Dean is the original creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. His passion for drawing became apparent at a young age, and as a child, you could find James drawing his favorite characters like Snoopy and Yogi Bear.
James earned his degree in electrical engineering from Auburn University and went on to work for Georgia Power for a number of years. Eventually, he was called to pursue his art full- time and began selling his work at art festivals around the Southeast. It was during this time that he began creating paintings and drawing of his cat, Pete. The little blue cat showed up as a character in James’s artwork around 1999 and has been a permanent fixture ever since.
James Dean’s art has been sold in more than ninety galleries and shops across the United States. He has devoted his paintings to Pete the Cat for fifteen years and turned his natural love for cats into his life’s work. James published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006. He illustrated his first self-published children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now almost 100 published Pete the Cat titles with more coming out all the time.
If your little ones are starting school soon, then this Pete the Cat instalment is a must-read! This book is the perfect way to introduce children to the exciting world of school and all the adventures that come with it.
As always, we get greeted with Pete the Cat’s cool and laid-back personality. The rhymes in this book are so catchy that you’ll find yourself singing along with Pete and his new friends as they explore their school and all its different areas.
The book begins with Pete getting ready for school and putting on his new school shoes. As he walks to school, he sings a song about his shoes and how he’s “rocking in his school shoes.” When he arrives at school, Pete explores the different parts of the building, including the library, the lunchroom, and the playground.
Throughout the book, Pete encounters different situations, but he takes them all in stride and continues to sing his song. He also meets different people, including the principal, the librarian, and the lunch lady. And in every new situation he finds himself in, Pete does not worry, he just keeps “rocking in his school shoes”.
As Pete moves through the school, the text and illustrations become more dynamic, reflecting the energy of his song and his movements. The illustrations are colorful and lively, featuring Pete and the various school environments in a playful style.
The book ends with Pete leaving school and heading home, still singing his song about rocking in his school shoes. When Pete gets home his mum asks him how his day was and he sings to her about how he was “rocking in his school shoes”. He also tells his mum that he can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow! This sets an excellent example for children.
The illustrations in this book are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and cute characters that are sure to capture the attention of even the youngest readers. And the added bonus of learning about different areas of the school, like the library and the cafeteria, is a great way to introduce children to the different parts of their own school.
Overall, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes is a fun and upbeat book that celebrates the joy of learning and exploring new environments. It’s a great book for children starting school or transitioning to a new school, as it shows that new experiences can be exciting and fun.
Pete the Cat Read Aloud
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the characters in Pete the Cat books?
With over 100 books in the series, there’s tons of extra friends to meet! So here are some of our favorites:
What grade level is Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School shoes?
Pete the Cat is ideal for 3-6 year olds, but believe me, adults will have plenty of fun reading it too!
How many Pages are in Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes?
In Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, there are 40 epic pages!
What is Pete the Cat known for?
Pete the Cat is friendly, kind, laid-back, fun-loving, sensible, intelligent, loyal. He doesn’t have a specific catchphrase, but his little song in this book sure is an ear worm!
