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Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk

by James Dean Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

Critically Recognized

A beginner-reader spin on Jack and the Beanstalk

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  • Critical praise

    School Library Journal starred review

    Starred review; praised as an adorable retelling and a good choice for emerging readers.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A beginner-reader spin on Jack and the Beanstalk

Pete the Kitty and his friend Callie climb a sky-high beanstalk in this reworking of Jack and the Beanstalk. At the top, they hear the familiar “Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!” and wonder where the sounds are coming from. The My First I Can Read format uses basic language, repeated words, and sight words, with illustrations supporting the story. Its fairy-tale setup gives emerging readers a recognizable framework for following Pete and Callie’s journey.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Emerging readers practicing basic language, repetition, and sight words
  • Children who enjoy Pete the Kitty stories
  • Families looking for a fairy-tale retelling to share together

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FriendshipFairy-tale retellingEarly reading

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Book overview

"This is an absolutely adorable retelling of [the Jack and the Beanstalk] classic story. It is perfect for any emerging reader. An absolute must-buy." --School Library Journal (STARRED review)

Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.

Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds are coming from?

Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!

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.

For more groovy fairytale twists with Pete the Kitty check out Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears!

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