Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor by James Dean

Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · September 24, 2019

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Who it’s for
A reassuring first-doctor story pairs familiar worries with simple, beginner-friendly reading.
Themes
Overcoming fear of a doctor visit, Support from a parent, First doctor visit
Genres
Cat Stories, Beginner Readers, Illness & Injury

About this book

Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It’s time to go to the doctor! Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn’t scary. Beginning readers will easily relate to Pete the Kitty as he overcomes his fear of going to the doctor's office.

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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. From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean, it's everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty!

Gentle First Reads

A reassuring first-doctor story pairs familiar worries with simple, beginner-friendly reading.

Come here for

  • A relatable story about feeling nervous at the doctor
  • A gentle way to approach a first visit

Expect

  • Basic language, repeated words, and sight words
  • Sweet illustrations suited to shared reading

Where it sits

Cat Stories71%
Beginner Readers55%
Illness & Injury39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • The Classics
  • Illness & Injury
  • Funny Stories
  • Media Tie-Ins
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  • School Stories
  • New Experiences
  • Beginner Readers
  • Books About Libraries
Authors
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 24, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Overcoming fear of a doctor visit · Support from a parent · First doctor visit
Reading lane
The Classics