I had not counted on Pete’s ability to attract not only the masses but the gatekeepers as well. Though aware of Pete’s popularity I had mentally relegated him to that genre of popular picture books that get a lot of attention then fade slowly into the mist. Warning: You will find yourself singing, at odd times of the day, “I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes….” – Kristi HazelriggĪnd THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how you create a serious upset! A show of hands from all of you who saw this one coming. One of my favorite things about Pete the Cat is the moral of the story, which speaks to adults more than it does to kids. You can see a video of the author himself reading this book with kids at. Here is my Tip-slash-Promise: If you will teach your little ones two things before you start reading, you will have an instant-favorite on your hands.ġ] Teach them to say, with enthusiasm, of course, “”Goodness, no!””Ģ] Teach them the song Pete sings. As with Mo Willems’ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, there is more here than meets the eye there is genius in the pages. – Gina Detateĭo not be fooled by the simplicity of this little picture book. Also, it teaches an important lesson to “not sweat the small stuff.” Great for kids and adults alike. Once the song is downloaded and played, it will never leave your head! Catchy in a good way. #20 Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin, illustrated by James Dean (2010)
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