Pete the Cat's Not So Groovy Day: A Level 1 I Can Read book where Pete finds the bright side of a bad day―perfect for kids ages 4-8 learning to read (I Can Read Level 1)

Pete the Cat searches for the bright spots during a not so groovy day in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean!

Pete the Cat is having a bad day: his best shirt is dirty, he left his crayons at home, and he’s late for school. What will it take for Pete to turn his not so groovy day into a cool one after all?

Find out in this Level I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat’s Not So Groovy Day 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.

Even when his day isn’t groovy, Pete the Cat still delivers:

• Dealing with Bad Days: From a missing slipper to forgotten crayons, Pete’s day goes from bad to worse in this super relatable story for kids.
• The Power of Friendship: When Pete is sad, his friend Callie reminds him that he is cooler than any bad day!
• Developing a Positive Attitude: A gentle introduction to positive self-talk as Pete realizes he is still groovy, no matter what happens.
• I Can Read Level 1: With simple sentences and familiar words, this official Level 1 book gives new readers the confidence to say, "I can read it myself!"

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 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.