James Dean

Author Information
James Dean's Latest Book

Newest Release

  • Bibliography:
    103 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 2013
  • Latest Book:
    June 2025
  • Author Rating:
  • Share:

Full Series List in Order

Pete the Cat

Pete's Big Lunch (Mar-2013)
Play Ball! (Mar-2013)
Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus (Jun-2013)
Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses (Oct-2013)
The First Thanksgiving (Oct-2013)
Valentine's Day Is Cool (Dec-2013)
Big Easter Adventure (Feb-2014)
Old MacDonald Had a Farm (Feb-2014)
Too Cool for School (Feb-2014)
A Pet for Pete (Jun-2014)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (Jun-2014)
Pete the Cat and the New Guy (Aug-2014)
Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana (Oct-2014)
Cavecat Pete (Jan-2015)
Construction Destruction (Mar-2015)
Rock On, Mom and Dad! (Mar-2015)
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life (Apr-2015)
Pete the Cat's Train Trip (Jun-2015)
Five Little Pumpkins (Jul-2015)
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues (Oct-2015)
Pete the Cat's Big Doodle & Draw Book (Oct-2015)
Robo-Pete (Oct-2015)
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love (Dec-2015)
Scuba-Cat (Jan-2016)
Pete the Cat Giant Sticker Book (Apr-2016)
Go, Pete, Go! (May-2016)
Pete the Cat's Got Class (Jun-2016)
Sir Pete the Brave (Jul-2016)
My First I Can Draw (Oct-2016)
Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes (Oct-2016)
Snow Daze (Oct-2016)
Five Little Ducks (Jan-2017)
Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher (Jan-2017)
Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map (Mar-2017)
Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie (May-2017)
Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House (May-2017)
Out of This World (Jun-2017)
Trick or Pete (Jul-2017)
Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth (Sep-2017)
Meet Pete (Oct-2017)
I Love Pete the Kitty (Dec-2017)
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar (Jan-2018)
The Petes Go Marching (Mar-2018)
Firefighter Pete (Apr-2018)
Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale (May-2018)
Pete the Cat Goes Camping (Sep-2018)
Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas (Sep-2018)
12 Groovy Days Of Christmas (Oct-2018)
Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library (Oct-2018)
Pete the Cat's World Tour (Dec-2018)
Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty (Dec-2018)
The Great Leprechaun Chase (Jan-2019)
Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider (May-2019)
Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket (Jul-2019)
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party (Sep-2019)
Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair (Oct-2019)
Five Little Bunnies (Feb-2020)
Pete the Cat 5-Minute Bedtime Stories (Apr-2020)
Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip (Apr-2020)
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Kindness (Apr-2020)
Secret Agent (Jun-2020)
Pete the Cat's Happy Halloween (Jul-2020)
Crayons Rock (Sep-2020)
Falling for Autumn (Sep-2020)
Super Pete (Oct-2020)
Parents' Day Surprise (Mar-2021)
Rocking Field Day (May-2021)
The Wheels on the Bus Sound Book (Jun-2021)
Making New Friends (Sep-2021)
Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination (Sep-2021)
Talent Show Trouble (Sep-2021)
Pete the Cat and the Mysterious Smell (May-2022)
Pete the Cat's Not So Groovy Day (May-2022)
Hide and Seek (Sep-2022)
Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories: Includes 12 Cozy Stories! (Oct-2022)
The Rainbow Cookie Recipe Robber (Oct-2022)
Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit (Feb-2023)
Hickory Dickory Dock (May-2023)
Pete the Cat Saves Up (May-2023)
Pete the Cat's 100 First Words Board Book (May-2023)
Pete the Cat and the Show-and-Tell Jitters (Sep-2023)
Pete the Cat and the Space Chase (Sep-2023)
Pete the Cat's Wacky Taco Tuesday (Mar-2024)
Pete the Cat for Class President! (May-2024)
Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream! (Jun-2024)
Scaredy Cat! (Jul-2024)
Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers (Nov-2024)

Pete the Kitty

Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate (May-2018)
Pete the Kitty and Baby Animals (Sep-2018)
Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups (Dec-2018)
Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool (Jun-2019)
Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor (Sep-2019)
Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors (Jul-2020)
Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas (Sep-2020)
Ready, Set, Go-Cart! (Jan-2021)
Wash Your Hands (Jan-2022)
Potty Time with Pete the Kitty (Apr-2022)
Pete the Kitty's Outdoor Art Project (Mar-2023)
Pete the Kitty's First Steps (Apr-2023)
Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears (Mar-2024)

Book List in Order: 103 titles

  • Pete's Big Lunch

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    Pete the Cat is hungry. What should he make for lunch? Pete decides to make a sandwich! But this isn't an ordinary sandwich. . . . Pete has some pretty groovy ideas about what should go inside. And the bigger this sandwich gets, the more ideas Pet...

  • Play Ball!

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    Pete the Cat has a mitt, a ball, and a bat. He's ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when things don't go Pete's way, will he get upset? Cheer on Pete as he tries his best and brings his signature groovy attit...

  • Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

    Pete the Cat

    #1 New York Times bestselling artist James Dean makes Pete the Cat groovier than ever in this cool adaptation of "The Wheels on the Bus." Join Pete as he rides on the bus to school with his friends and hears all the different sounds a bus makes as it...

  • The First Thanksgiving

    Pete the Cat

    Join Pete in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's Pete the Cat picture book series as Pete celebrates Thanksgiving in this groovy lift-the-flap book! Starring in the school Thanksgiving play would make even the coolest cat nervous. But w...

  • Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's picture book Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, written by Kimberly Dean. Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy -- nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some ...

  • Valentine's Day Is Cool

    Pete the Cat

    Join Pete in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's Pete the Cat picture book series, as Pete has a Valentine's Day adventure -- complete with poster, punch-out valentine cards, and stickers! Pete the Cat thinks Valentine's Day isn't cool ...

  • Big Easter Adventure

    Pete the Cat

    Join Pete in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's Pete the Cat picture book series as Pete has a groovy Easter adventure. In this paper-over-board picture book, complete with poster, punch-out cards, and stickers, Pete helps out the Easter ...

  • Old MacDonald Had a Farm

    Pete the Cat

    Join Pete, from New York Times bestselling author James Dean's Pete the Cat picture-book series, as he visits a farm in this groovy version of the classic children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm." Children will love singing along -- e-i-e-i-o! -- w...

  • Too Cool for School

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    Pete the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's beginning reader Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School. In this funny My First I Can Read Book, Pete just can't decide which outfit to wear to school! He has so many options to choose...



  • A Pet for Pete

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    Pete is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's I Can Read beginning reader Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete. When Pete gets a goldfish, Goldie, he decides to paint a picture of his new pet. Word spreads of Pete's cool paintings, and soon ...

  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

    Pete the Cat

    Join Pete in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's Pete the Cat picture book series as he stars in the classic nighttime song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Pete the Cat fans new and old will delight as Pete sings about the stars up above ...

  • Pete the Cat and the New Guy

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat is back in Pete the Cat and the New Guy by New York Times bestselling authors James and Kimberly Dean. There's a new guy in town, and Pete can't wait to meet him. After all, more friends mean more fun. But who can he be? When Pete finall...

  • Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    Join Pete the Cat in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's I Can Read! beginning reader Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana. In this hilarious new title, Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat bananas a...

  • Cavecat Pete

    Pete the Cat

    Meet Cavecat Pete in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's latest Pete the Cat adventure! Pete lives happily among the dinosaurs. He's friends with everyone. But when Pete organizes a picnic with all his friends and some herbivores and carni...

  • Construction Destruction

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat builds a playground in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction. When Pete sees that the playground is in bad shape, he gets a totally groovy idea -- make a new playground! Pete calls in const...

  • Rock On, Mom and Dad!

    Pete the Cat

    Rock out with Pete the Cat in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's Pete the Cat: Rock on, Mom and Dad!, complete with stickers, cards, and a poster! Mom and Dad do so much for Pete that he wants to thank them with a special surprise. But...

  • Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat’s guide to living a groovy life!Everyone's favorite cat shares his favorite inspirational and feel-good quotes in Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life.Pete's glass-half-full outlook on life shines through as he adds his fun take on...

  • Pete the Cat's Train Trip

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    Pete can't wait to visit Grandma, especially because he gets to take a train ride to see her! The conductor gives Pete a tour of the train, and Pete gets to see the engine and honk the horn. Pete even makes new friends and plays games on board. What...

  • Five Little Pumpkins

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat takes on the classic favorite children's song "Five Little Pumpkins" in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins. Join Pete as he rocks out to this cool adaptation of the classic Halloween song...



  • Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don't want the day to end. Pete has an idea - how about a sleepover? Groovy! As the night gets later, it's time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs,...

  • Pete the Cat's Big Doodle & Draw Book

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat stars in his first-ever coloring and activity book! Pete the Cat fans get to play alongside their favorite groovy guy with 128 pages of cool pictures and activities to complete. With all the humor of the bestselling picture books, thi...

  • Robo-Pete

    Pete the Cat

    When Pete's friends don't want to play the same games as he does, Pete has a great idea -- he'll build a robot that's just like him! But when Robo-Pete gets a little out of control, Pete realizes the best thing about his friends is that no matter wha...

  • Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love

    Pete the Cat

    Love is in the air! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words from the heart in this fun collection of all his favorite famous quotes about living an awesome life filled with love. This cool cat adds his heartfelt take on well-known classics, from Vincen...

  • Scuba-Cat

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    Pete the Cat is going scuba diving! Before he hits the water, Captain Joe tells him about all the sea creatures he can encounter, and Pete is super excited to see a seahorse. But when he is suited up and swimming around, he has to search high and low...

  • Pete the Cat Giant Sticker Book

    Pete the Cat

    Featuring more than 40 activities and 600 awesome stickers, Pete the Cat’s sticker book is sure to entertain readers of all ages. Full of a variety of fun pages, Pete fans can decorate groovy scenes with their favorite picture book characters! T...

  • Go, Pete, Go!

    Pete the Cat

    New York Times bestselling author-artist James Dean brings us a new Pete the Cat adventure, a special reimagining of “The Tortoise and the Hare” as a race between Pete and Turtle, in Pete the Cat: Go, Pete, Go! Includes over 30 fun stickers. D...

  • Pete the Cat's Got Class

    Pete the Cat

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a new story about the classiest cat around -- Pete! This time Pete teaches us how to add and subtract our way to loving math in Pete the Cat’s Got Class -- which comes complete with ...

  • Sir Pete the Brave

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers a new story about the most gallant cat around: Pete! This time Pete is a knight on an adventure to save a pal in Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave. When Lady Callie, the most aw...

  • My First I Can Draw

    Pete the Cat

    For the first time, New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a fun drawing guide for young artists to enjoy. Kids will enjoy following the easy step-by-step diagrams to re-create Pete and their favorite stories. The diagra...



  • Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

    Pete the Cat

    Pete makes the best cupcakes! Join Pete the Cat in a brand-new story and help him and his friends find the missing cupcakes! Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a cupcake party, and Pete can’t wait to perform with...

  • Snow Daze

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat! In "Pete the Cat: Snow Daze", school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Im...

  • Five Little Ducks

    Pete the Cat

    #1 New York Times bestseller James Dean turns it up in Pete the Cat’s cool adaptation of the classic children’s song “Five Little Ducks.” Fans of Pete the cat will love rocking out to this classic tune with a groovy twist in this low-price...

  • Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is ... his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about....

  • Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map

    Pete the Cat

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a fun, epic sea adventure with Captain Pete in Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map! Includes over 30 fun stickers. When Captain Pete discovers a treasure map, he and his crew are rea...

  • Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie

    Pete the Cat

    Put on your dancing shoes -- Pete is ready to boogie! Join Pete the Cat in a brand-new story from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean! Pete is learning a new dance -- the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groo...

  • Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    Pete invites all of his friends over to spend time in his tree house. When they climb up, they realize the tree house is not big enough to fit everyone! They all work together to build the coolest tree house ever....

  • Out of This World

    Pete the Cat

    Blast off into space with New York Times bestselling author and artists James Dean and everyone’s favorite cat-stronaut, Pete the Cat, in Pete the Cat: Out of This World. Includes over 30 fun stickers! When Pete heads off to space camp, he gets ...

  • Trick or Pete

    Pete the Cat

    Join Pete the Cat from New York Times bestselling artist James Dean as he goes trick-or-treating in this lift-the-flaps book! Pete loves Halloween and candy but not so much scary surprises. Follow Pete as he goes trick-or-treating from house to ho...

  • Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun and surprising adventure with Pete the Cat! In PETE THE CAT AND THE LOST TOOTH, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it’s not easy being the tooth fai...



  • Meet Pete

    Pete the Cat

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a brand-new fun format featuring everyone’s favorite groovy cat, Pete the Cat! With 8 colorful tabs, this sturdy board book will introduce the littlest Pete the Cat fans to Pete a...

  • I Love Pete the Kitty

    Pete the Cat

    The fun new Pete the Kitty series from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean introduces young readers to Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty loves so many wonderful things...

  • Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

    Pete the Cat
    I Can Read: Level 1

    Pete thinks he found a new best friend. But when his caterpillar goes missing, Pete has to find out what happened to his new friend. Pete is in for one wild surprise at the end! ...

  • The Petes Go Marching

    Pete the Cat

    #1 New York Times bestseller James Dean puts a groovy spin to the classic children's song "The Ants Go Marching" with everyone's favorite cool cat. Join Pete the Cat as he rocks out to this classic tune with a supercool twist in this paper-over-b...

  • Firefighter Pete

    Pete the Cat

    When the fire alarm goes off, it's Pete the Cat to the rescue! This fun 8x8 storybook includes over 30 groovy stickers. Pete and his classmates are excited about their field trip to the firehouse. They get to slide down the pole, meet all the brav...

  • Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale

    Pete the Cat
    My First I Can Read

    The school's bake sale is a day away! Pete tries to make something yummy for his friends. But he seems to be only making a giant mess! Will Pete have something delicious in time for the bake sale? ...

  • Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate

    Pete the Kitty

    This groovy series from New York Times bestselling team James and Kimberly Dean introduces Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty is super excited to visit his friend Grumpy Toad’s house for ...

  • Pete the Cat Goes Camping

    Pete the Cat
    I Can Read: Level 1

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for an outdoor adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat Goes Camping, Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire. But when he hears about t...

  • Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

    Pete the Cat

    A brand-new Pete the Cat Christmas picture book! Pete and his friends are rockin’ and groovin’ while counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs five golden rings, when you can have five onion rings? Join Pete and the gang for one-of-a-...

  • Pete the Kitty and Baby Animals

    Pete the Kitty

    This groovy series from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean introduces Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little Pete the Kitty! Oh no! Pete the Kitty has lost his red balloon. Help him look for his balloon ...



  • 12 Groovy Days Of Christmas

    Pete the Cat

    A brand-new Pete the Cat Christmas picture book!

    Pete and his friends are rockin' and groovin' while counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs five golden rings, when you can have five onion rings?

    Join Pete and the gang for one-...

  • Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library

    Pete the Cat

    New York Times bestselling author and illustrator James Dean shows us how much fun reading can be in Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library. Includes over 30 groovy stickers! It's Pete the Cat's first time at the library. He gets a fun tour of librar...

  • Pete the Cat's World Tour

    Pete the Cat

    Don't forget your passport...it's Pete the Cat's groovy tour around the world! This great 8x8 storybook includes over 30 stickers. In Pete the Cat's World Tour, from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator James Dean, Pete the Cat and hi...

  • Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups

    Pete the Kitty
    My First I Can Read

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean shares a fun-filled I Can Read story featuring Pete the Kitty -- the very first Pete the Kitty I Can Read! Pete gets a case of the hiccups, and he doesn’t know what to do! He decides to ask...

  • Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty

    Pete the Cat

    In this sweet touch-and-feel story, Pete the Kitty helps toddlers get ready for bed! Pete takes a fun bubble bath, brushes his teeth, and picks out his pajamas before saying good night. Toddlers will love climbing into bed and snuggling up next to...

  • The Great Leprechaun Chase

    Pete the Cat

    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes us on a St. Patrick's Day adventure with Pete the Cat as Pete discovers how lucky he actually is! It's St. Patrick's Day, and it's also the grand opening of Pete the Cat's leprechaun ca...

  • Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat’s cool adaptation of the classic children’s song "Itsy Bitsy Spider" will have have young readers laughing and singing along. The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain.... As the itsy bitsy sp...

  • Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool

    Pete the Kitty

    Pete the Kitty is almost ready for his first day of preschool! It's a big day for Pete the Kitty: his first day of preschool! He meets his cool teacher, sings a few fun songs, and even gets to paint. Who knew preschool could be so much fun? ...

  • Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket

    Pete the Cat
    I Can Read: Level 1

    Pete the Cat helps out at the supermarket in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean Along with his dad and brother, Pete the Cat heads off to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses t...

  • Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

    Pete the Cat

    From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, it’s a groovy pizza party that you don’t want to miss! It’s a party, a party, a perfect pizza party! That’s what Pete thinks as he piles the pie high with his favorite topping -- pepperoni. But ...

  • Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

    Pete the Kitty
    My First I Can Read

    From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a new I Can Read story featuring everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty! Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummyache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It...

  • Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair

    Pete the Cat

    Pete and his friends have a blast at the school science fair! This exciting 8x8 storybook includes over 30 groovy stickers. In Pete the Cat’s Supercool Science Fair from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean,...

  • Five Little Bunnies

    Pete the Cat

    #1 New York Times bestseller Kimberly and James Dean turn it up in Pete the Cat’s groovy adaptation of the classic children’s song “Five Little Monkeys” -- with a hippity hoppity twist! One night, Pete the Cat was bunnysitting five little ...

  • Pete the Cat 5-Minute Bedtime Stories

    Pete the Cat

    Join Pete the Cat for 12 groovy, cozy stories perfect for bedtime! Each of these awesome twelve tales is the perfect length to read aloud and includes full-color illustrations on every page. Readers will love snuggling up to these fun Pete the Cat...

  • Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip

    Pete the Cat
    I Can Read: Level 1

    Pete the Cat and his family go on a cross-country adventure in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Cat and his family are ready explore all the many wonderful American landmarks o...

  • Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Kindness

    Pete the Cat

    Kindness is cool! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words on kindness in this fun collection of his favorite famous quotes about sharing, lending a helping hand, and having compassion for others. Cool cat Pete adds his own spin on well-known clas...

  • Secret Agent

    Pete the Cat

    Meet Secret Agent Meow, also known as Pete the Cat, who is on a top secret mission in this fun 8x8 storybook with over 30 stickers! After some unusual activity, Pete the Cat must go undercover as Secret Agent Meow in Pete the Cat: Secret Agent by ...

  • Pete the Cat's Happy Halloween

    Pete the Cat

    With eight fun tabs to pull, kids will love seeing Pete and his buddies' spooky fun Halloween costumes! In this sturdy tabbed board book from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat is almost ready for the Ha...

  • Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors

    Pete the Kitty
    My First I Can Read

    New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean bring readers along for a magical unicorn adventure! Pete the Kitty's friend Stevie the unicorn somehow lost all the colors in her rainbow tail. It’s a good thing Pete has his magic...

  • Crayons Rock

    Pete the Cat

    From rockin' red to cool cat blue, with a box of crayons there's nothing Pete can't do! Pete uses his groovy crayons to draw lots of things, and for the first time ever, he’s drawing his pals. But when Pete shows his artwork to his fri...

  • Falling for Autumn

    Pete the Cat

    New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean show us all the wonderful things about autumn. A great book to share with the family at Thanksgiving or anytime--complete with 12 cards, a poster, and stickers! Pete the Cat isn't sur...

  • Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas

    Pete the Kitty

    In this Christmas touch-and-feel story, Pete the Kitty gets ready for the holidays! A fun Christmas present for the youngest Pete fans! Pete the Kitty helps his mom decorate the Christmas tree, he enjoys a cup of hot cocoa outside, and even meets ...

  • Super Pete

    Pete the Cat
    I Can Read: Level 1

    From New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat becomes...Super Pete! We all need a superhero Pete in our life. When there's trouble in town, it’s up to Pete the Cat's alter ego, Super Pete, to save the day...

  • Ready, Set, Go-Cart!

    Pete the Kitty
    My First I Can Read

    From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a new I Can Read story featuring everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty is excited to build his very own go-cart. But things don’t go as ...

  • Parents' Day Surprise

    Pete the Cat

    Based on the Amazon Original series that was inspired by the classic bestselling picture book series! Pete the Cat and his friends are all excited about Parents’ Day -- all except for Gustavo. Turns out his mom can’t make it to Parents’ Day ...

  • Rocking Field Day

    Pete the Cat
    I Can Read: Level 1

    From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a brand new I Can Read book in which Pete and his friends compete in Field Day! Ready, set, groove! It’s field day and Pete is excited for a day filled with fu...

  • The Wheels on the Bus Sound Book

    Pete the Cat

    A brand-new sound book starring the beloved Pete the Cat! Hop on board with Pete and his friends as they sing the classic school bus tune in this groovy sound book -- perfect for little hands and for singing along. This sturdy board book features ...

  • Making New Friends

    Pete the Cat
    I Can Read: Level 1

    Pete the Cat makes his I Can Read Comics debut! From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the very first I Can Read Comics Level One book in the Pete the Cat series! In Pete the Cat: Making New Friends,...

  • Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination

    Pete the Cat

    When a cloudy gray sky cancels Pete the Cat’s beach day plans, a big box is all he needs to beat the rainy-day blues. Pete the Cat wants to go surfing, but he looks outside and -- oh no! -- it’s gray and rainy. Does Pete get sad? No, he doesn...

  • Talent Show Trouble

    Pete the Cat

    Rock out with Pete the Cat and Grumpy Toad in this brand-new book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over 30 cool stickers! Pete the Cat’s school is hosting a fun talent show! Pete knows jus...

  • Wash Your Hands

    Pete the Kitty
    My First I Can Read

    Join Pete the Kitty as he learns to wash his hands in this new I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Splish, scrub, splash, rub! Keeping clean is groovy and fun! Pete must wash his hands many times a...

  • Potty Time with Pete the Kitty

    Pete the Kitty

    Potty time is cool with Pete the Kitty in this groovy lift-the-flap potty training board book!Pete the Kitty walks toddlers through every groovy step for using the potty, from getting ready, to washing up—all leading up to one rockin’ cel...

  • Pete the Cat and the Mysterious Smell

    Pete the Cat

  • Pete the Cat's Not So Groovy Day

    Pete the Cat

    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, ...

  • Hide and Seek

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat loves to play hide-and-seek! When his friends hide, Pete covers his eyes and counts to 10. He opens them and just knows he will find them soon.But finding his friends may be harder than Pete thought. Are they behind a tree or on a bus? O...

  • Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories: Includes 12 Cozy Stories!

    Pete the Cat

    Join Pete the Cat for 12 groovy, cozy stories in this giftable 192-page hardcover collection.Each of these awesome twelve tales is the perfect length to read aloud and includes full-color illustrations on every page. Readers will love snuggling up to...

  • The Rainbow Cookie Recipe Robber

    Pete the Cat

    From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series! In Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer, Secret Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) is ready to cra...

  • Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit

    Pete the Cat

  • Pete the Kitty's Outdoor Art Project

    Pete the Kitty

    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 cr...

  • Pete the Kitty's First Steps

    Pete the Kitty

    Capture your little one’s most memorable moments throughout their first year and beyond with this adorable original board book and milestone cards featuring Pete the Kitty. Pete the Kitty and his family celebrate all of Pete’s milestones,...

  • Hickory Dickory Dock

    Pete the Cat

    #1 New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean put a groovy spin on the classic children’s song “Hickory Dickory Dock” with everyone’s favorite cool cat.Hickory dickory dock. Pete the Cat went up the clock!The clock struck one...

  • Pete the Cat Saves Up

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat earns and saves money to buy a supercool toy in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.Pete the Cat wants a supercool Sharkbot toy, but he doesn’t have enough money in his piggy ba...

  • Pete the Cat's 100 First Words Board Book

    Pete the Cat

    A super cool word book illustrated with groovy art from the world of Pete the Cat! Sturdy oversized board pages with 100 words organized into Pete-tastic categories such as Colors, Awesome Animals, Rockin’ Instruments, and more makes this word ...

  • Pete the Cat and the Show-and-Tell Jitters

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat and his friends show off their favorite toys in this super cool storybook from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over 30 stickers!Pete the Cat can’t wait for show-and-tell. He knows ju...

  • Pete the Cat and the Space Chase

    Pete the Cat

    From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series!When Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) discovers an empty alien spaceship and accidentally launches...

  • Pete the Cat's Wacky Taco Tuesday

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat and his family are making tacos in this storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!It’s Tuesday, and Pete is hungry for delicious tacos. But the taque...

  • Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears

    Pete the Kitty

    Join Pete the Kitty as he visits the three bears in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Pete who came upon a house in the forest. He goes in, eats pizza, plays g...

  • Pete the Cat for Class President!

    Pete the Cat

  • Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!

    Pete the Cat

    A NEW YORK TIMES AND INDIE BESTSELLER!I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream!The Just Chillin’ ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friend...

  • Scaredy Cat!

    Pete the Cat

    A scary story spooks Pete the Cat in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.When Bob tells Pete the Cat a spooky, creepy, scary story about a monster, Pete is a little scared. The monster se...

  • Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

    Pete the Cat

    Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying mac...

  • Pete the Cat Rocks On!

    Rock on with Pete the Cat in this groovy storybook about keeping calm and rocking on by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!Pete the Cat can’t wait to rock out at t...

  • Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle

    A magical mermaid adventure from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean!Pete the Kitty and his mermaid friend Jessie work together to build a sandcastle. But the castle is missing something. Will one shell, two barnacle...

  • Pete the Cat's Mars Mission

    Pete the Cat travels to Mars to help his friend in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Marty is stuck on Mars, and it’s up to Pete the Cat to rescue him! Will Pete have the to...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

James Dean has published 103 books.

The next book by James Dean, Pete the Cat's Mars Mission, will be published in June 2025.

The first book by James Dean, Pete's Big Lunch, was published in March 2013.

Yes. James Dean has 2 series.
Author Series
Publisher Series
Top Authors in Graphic Novel
No ads, please...

$20 / year

FictionDB Premium Membership

Subscribe