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Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher

by James Dean Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

A school day with a surprise at the front of the classroom

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Paperback New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A school day with a surprise at the front of the classroom

When Pete arrives at school, his regular teacher is sick and his mother is filling in. The unusual role reversal gives the story its school-centered premise: Pete takes on the job of showing his mom what school is like, and the two work together as a teaching team. As a My First I Can Read title, the book is presented for shared reading with a child, bringing a family collaboration into a familiar classroom setting.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning readers exploring stories about school and classroom life
  • Adults and children looking for a shared-reading book
  • Pete the Cat fans interested in a story featuring Pete and his mom

Themes

School lifeFamily collaborationLearning and teaching

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Book overview

Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean.

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.

Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever!

Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

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