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Join Pete the Kitty as he gets creative in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.

Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn’t sure what to create. Then inspiration strikes and Pete realizes that nature art is cooler than he ever imagined!

Beginner readers will love creating nature art with Pete!

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.

What happens when art class goes outside?

• Art From Nature: Pete discovers that cool art can be made from leaves, sticks, and flowers.
• Trying New Things: A gentle story that encourages kids to step outside their comfort zone when Pete feels unsure about the new project.
• A Beloved Character: Join the super groovy Pete the Kitty as he learns a fun new way to be creative.
• Perfect for Early Readers: Uses simple language, sight words, and word repetition to help build reading confidence.

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.