Who isn't a fan of this cute blue cat? He has some wild adventures with his friends, and always teaches a valuable lesson. We have at least a dozen books in our house, some more well-loved than others. This list includes some of our favorites, along with some other items that can make for great gifts, both for kids and teachers alike.
1. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
Most people get upset when something gets on their white shoes, but not Pete. He just keeps singing as they change colors. It's a great book for reinforcing colors with little kids as well as teaching them that shoes get dirty sometimes and it's okay.
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2. MerryMakers Pete the Cat Plush Doll
Looking for something to add to a gift, this 14.5-inch plush is the perfect companion, along with some books. This Pete the Cat product would also be great for a library display or to use during a read-aloud.
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3. Pete the Cat: Play Ball
The Rocks and Rolls are playing a baseball game, but it's not going well for the Rocks. They have to do something, but what? Check out this cute book and see. It's great for those little baseball fans in your life.
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4. Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch
Pete starts making a sandwich, adding all his favorites, but once it's done, he realizes that it's too much food for him to eat alone. See what he does, in this cute tale of sharing and teaching kids to not waste food.
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5. Pete the Cat On The Go Games
Perfect games to play anywhere! They are for ages 3+, but are fun for the whole family! They come on a ring, which makes them easy to take with you anywhere too. What a wonderful Pete the Cat product.
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6. Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth
My son loved this book when he lost his first tooth. The tooth fairy gets a special helper one night, and things are going well until he thinks he can't find a tooth he's supposed to collect. We learn a lesson about including others, even when they are different from us.
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7. Pete the Cat Teacher Shirt
You can get this cute transitional kindergarten teacher shirt in 9 different colors! There are men, women, and youth sizes available, so your whole class could get a Pete the Cat matching shirt.
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8. Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes: A Back to School Book for Kids
Pete checks out the school and everything is good. This is a great book for kids that are just starting school or at the beginning of the year to remind kids that school is safe and fun.
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9. Pete the Cat Pajamas
These are the perfect pajamas for little kids. They are snug fit, which makes them safe for little kids, and bright, bold colors that kids will love. They come in different sizes and are available in 4 different patterns.
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10. Pete the Cat and his Groovy Buttons
Pete's shirt has 4 awesome buttons until one falls off. He doesn't get upset though, because his shirt is still perfect. I love how this book teaches kids to roll with the punches rather than get upset over the little things.
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11. MerryMakers Pete Hand Puppet
Here's the perfect puppet to accompany the last book. You can use it with a read-aloud or just for kids to play with after reading the book. This Pete the Cat product is sure to please most fans. The Pete the Cat shirt is sewn on, but some reviewers said you can remove the stitches to use the doll alone.
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12. Pete the Cat and the Tip-top Tree House
Watch as our favorite characters build the best tree house ever. It has a tower, an arcade, a bowling alley, a wave pool, a movie theater, and more! Get ready to party with Pete and his friends in this out-of-this-world tree house.
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13. Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes
The perfect cupcakes are put on the windowsill while getting ready for a party, but then they start disappearing. Join our friends while they go in search of their missing cupcakes and learn that people make mistakes. All is fixed in time to enjoy their sweet treats.
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14. Messy Cupcake Pete the Cat Shirt
This Pete the Cat shirt is the perfect sidekick to go along with the missing cupcake book. Kids will love receiving this as a gift! It's available in sizes 2T-5T and also comes in gray.
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15. Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party
Pepperoni is Pete's favorite pizza topping, but his friends like other things. How will it taste to combine everyone's toppings? They're about to find out! My kids love pizza and they adore this book.
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16. Pete the Cat and the Mysterious Smell
It's pizza day at school, but when our friends arrive for the day, they find a much different smell. Will they find out what it is? Join them on their journey. There are also 30 stickers in the book as well, which adds to the fun.
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17. Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination
On a rainy day, Pete uses a box and his imagination to do all the things she had planned and more. What a great way to encourage kids to use their imagination! Most kids love playing with empty boxes and so will yours after reading this book.
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18. Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie
When learning a new dance, Pete gets discouraged by a friend's comment, but decides to keep trying and creates his own dance. The steps are included at the end of the book as well, so you can dance along with him.
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19. Pete the Cat and the New Guy
A new friend moves into the neighborhood and Pete introduces him to everyone. They all show him what they can do, while Gus figures out what is special about him. If you're moving or want to teach your kids about helping out someone new, this is the perfect book.
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20. Pete the Cat Figurines
Kids will love these cute little characters. They'll be able to act out their favorite scenes from the books or create their own stories for hours of fun! The are 4 in the pack and they are 3 inches tall, featuring reminders of some favorite tales.
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21. Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair
The friends build a volcano for the school science fair, but will it win? They sure hope so! What a great book to encourage kids to test things out or to teach them about science fairs. You can also have them recreate the volcano on their own.
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22. Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map
Join Pete and friends while they search for treasure, just watch out for sea monsters. There are also stickers in this book, making it double the fun, especially for your pirate lovers! Have kids make their own treasure map after reading too!
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23. Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana
Bananas go bad sometimes and don't taste good at all. Pete has this experience, but will it make him never eat another one again? I sure hope not! This book is great for teaching kids that sometimes fruit won't taste how they expect, but that they shouldn't give it up forever.
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24. Pete the Cat: Cavecat Pete
Can you imagine living with dinosaurs? Pete gets to but has to play peacekeeper when the dinosaurs don't get along at a picnic. Kids can learn some about herbivores and carnivores as well.
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25. Pete the Cat Blanket
Get a Pete the Cat Fleece Blanket and mini pillow buddy to complete your gifts! The blanket is the perfect size for kids and the pillow buddy is great for snuggling. Kids will love relaxing with this groovy set.
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