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Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk

Contributor(s): Dean, James (Author), Dean, Kimberly (Author), Dean, James (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780063350526

Publisher: HarperCollins

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Pub Date: February 10, 2026

Lexile Code: 0000

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Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Physical Info: 0.34" H x 8.93" L x 6.34" W ( 0.42 lbs) 32 pages

Series: My First I Can Read

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Description:

"This is an absolutely adorable retelling of [the Jack and the Beanstalk] classic story. It is perfect for any emerging reader. An absolute must-buy." --School Library Journal (STARRED review)

Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.

Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds are coming from?

Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!

This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

For more groovy fairytale twists with Pete the Kitty check out Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears!

Brief description:

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.

Review Quotes:

[A] clever riff on "Jack and the Beanstalk." With an ending befitting a fairy tale...An enjoyable book to help new readers reach new heights. - Kirkus Reviews

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