Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues is a children’s book written 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.
Pete the Cat is back with a brand new adventure! In Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues our cool blue feline friend is seriously struggling to get to sleep? Let’s follow this cooky cat and learn some grade-A methods for ultra relaxation!
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Bedtime is always fun with this hilarious bedtime story from Kimberly and James Dean’s New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series.
Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don’t want the day to end. Pete has an idea—how about a sleepover? Groovy!
As the night gets later, it’s time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs, but Pete’s friends aren’t ready to go to sleep just yet. Then Pete has another idea—a bedtime story! But will it work?
The musical text and comforting repetition are perfect for nighttime read-alouds. Kids will be eager to snuggle under the covers and drift off to sleep to this bedtime story along with Pete’s really cool friends.
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.
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues is a delightful and engaging children’s book that is perfect for bedtime reading. Written by James Dean and Kimberly Dean, this book follows the adventures of Pete the Cat as he tries has a sleepover with this friends and they struggle to sleep.
Pete and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don’t want the day to end. Pete has an idea—how about a sleepover?
Pete’s friends are excited to come over for a sleepover. They all have fun but they realize that they can’t stay up all night so they turn out the lights and go to bed.
But then, one by one, Pete’s friends start to get the bedtime blues.
First, Toad the toad doesn’t want to go to bed. He wants to clap instead. Pete covers his head with his blanket and tries to sleep. But he can still hear Toad clapping his hands.
Next, Gus the platypus doesn’t want to go to bed. He wants to jam instead. Pete covers his head with his blanket and tries to sleep. But he can still hear Gus playing his drums.
Finally, Alligator the alligator doesn’t want to go to bed. He wants to eat instead. Pete covers his head with his blanket and tries to sleep. But he can still hear Alligator eating his dinner.
Pete is starting to get the bedtime blues too. He just wants to go to sleep. But he can’t hear himself think over all the noise his friends are making.
Finally, Pete has an idea. He tells his friends that he has a way to get rid of the bedtime blues. He decides to read everyone a bedtime story. All his friends settle down and listen to the bedtime story. After Pete has finished reading all the gang are feeling more relaxed and ready for sleep. And they then get a good nights rest.
The next morning, Pete and his friends wake up feeling refreshed and ready to have another fun day.
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues shows children that it is important to get a good night’s sleep. When you are well-rested, you will be able to think more clearly and have more energy to enjoy the day. It is also important to find a way to relax before bed. This could include reading a book, listening to calming music, or taking a bath. Finally, it shows children that it is important to be patient with themselves and their friends. Everyone gets the bedtime blues sometimes. Just remember to take some deep breaths and relax!
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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 favorite characters in the Pete the Cat books:
What grade level is Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues?
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues is ideal for 3-6 year olds, but believe me, adults will have plenty of fun reading it too!
What is the lesson of Pete the Cat?
Each Pete the Cat story has its own fun moral lesson to be told, some focusing more on fun than teaching, of course!
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!
