My teacher said this Pete the Cat book written by James Dean and illustrated by Eric Litwin was her favorite in a video that was sent to my parents before the school year began last fall. Right away, we ordered a copy. I hadn’t yet read a Pete the Cat book. Boy, was this fun! I’m a big fan of Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons.
When you read this book you’re actually singing a counting down from four to zero. You see, Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite yellow shirt but he one by one he keeps losing buttons. Each time one pops off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song, which is what makes this book so great.
This Pete the Cat book is a past winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award, a prestigious yearly award that recognizes a distinguished American book for beginning readers.
The pages in this book were super colorful and entertaining. I love Pete the Cat’s expressions. I also really like his upbeat, positive, attitude. I mean, he keeps losing buttons on his favorite shirt and yet he just goes with the flow!
I also really like the many different ways we can read and sing this book. I see why my teacher likes it so much. I think you’ll like it too!
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PETE THE CAT BOOK ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS (all free!)
Count the Buttons Count how many groovy buttons are in each section.
Tracing Worksheet – Letter B: Grab a pencil and practice writing the letter B!
Sort the Cats by Size: Put the cats in order from shortest to tallest.
Make this easy paper shirt with groovy buttons (and free template(!
Make sure to check out the Pete the Cat website for many free printable activities for kids!
TALKING POINTS FOR THIS PETE THE CAT BOOK:
- What was your favorite part of Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons?
- Why does Pete say: “oh no!” ?
- Does Pete get upset and cry?
- What does Pete sing when he loses a button?
- Have you ever lost a button? What did you say or do?
- Do you think the next time you lose a button you will sing like Pete?
- What does Pete see when he looks down at his buttonless shirt?
- Is there anything specific about this book that you’d like to talk about?
- Is there anything in this book that you didn’t understand?
USEFUL INFO FOR GROWNUPS
- Book: Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
- Written by: James Dean
- Illustrated by: Eric Litwin
- Age Range: 2 to 5
- Paperback edition: 40 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (May 1, 2012)
- ISBN-13: 978-0062110589
I hope that this Pete the Cat book brings much song and entertainment to your home!
