Books by James Dean

Portrait of James Dean

James Dean is best known as the creative force behind the beloved Pete the Cat series, bringing warmth, humour, and a touch of gentle mischief to every page. Originally a self-taught artist, Dean transformed his passion for painting into a storytelling career that has captured the imaginations of children and parents alike. His vibrant illustrations and simple, reassuring narratives celebrate curiosity, friendship, and the joy of everyday life.

Beyond his iconic blue cat, Dean continues to inspire young readers through his playful artistry and positive outlook. Each new title reflects his belief that learning can be fun and that creativity should always be encouraged. His books are perfect for early readers who love colourful characters, catchy rhythms, and tales that remind them to keep smiling, no matter what comes their way.

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  • Pete the Cat and the New Guy

    HarperCollins Publishers Pete the Cat and the New Guy

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere's a new guy in town and Pete the Cat wants to say hi! Join Pete in another groovy adventure about friends and fun.There's a New Guy in town! Pete the Cat can't wait to meet him. He's very different and that's cool.But when he can't find a way to join in with Pete and his friends, Pete needs to teach him a groovy lessonDon''t be sad,Don''t be blue -There is something that EVERYONE can do!Come sing along with the USA's bestselling Pete the Cat!

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Pete the Cat TakeAlong Storybook Set

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat TakeAlong Storybook Set

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisPete the Cat is now five times the fun! Groovy!Featuring 5 rockin? Pete the Cat 8x8 stories in a carry-along case complete with a Velcro closure and plastic handle, this collection of favorite easy-to-read stories is perfect for reading on the go!This set includes the following super-cool titles, together for the first time: Pete the Cat: Construction DestructionPete the Cat: Cavecat PetePete the Cat: Robo-PetePete the Cat: Go Pete Go!Pete the Cat and the Treasure MapReaders will love this collection of groovy tales featuring James Dean?s New York Times bestselling character, Pete the Cat.

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew 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.

    4 in stock

    £5.62

  • Pete the Cat Hickory Dickory Dock

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Hickory Dickory Dock

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis#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.

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Pete the Cat and the Space Chase

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Space Chase

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom 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 into space, what else will he find?

    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk

    2 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    2 in stock

    £6.23

  • Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons

    HarperCollins Publishers Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons

    Book SynopsisPete the Cat loves his four groovy buttons but can he keep singing without them? Pete the Cat is back in another rock'n'roll story about staying positive no matter what life throws at you.Pete is a rock along, sing along Cat and with his Four Groovy Buttons it's easy to keep singing!But when his groovy buttons don''t want to stay on, what does Pete do? Don't worry, it's all good Count along with Pete as he sees the bright side and keeps on rockin'.Pete the Cat is a NYT bestselling character guaranteed to keep you feeling good, and with a free song, you can sing along too!

    £7.59

  • Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisPete 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.

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Pete the Kitty and the Unicorns Missing Colors

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Kitty and the Unicorns Missing Colors

    Book SynopsisTogether, they search for the missing colors of the rainbow.Young unicorn fans will love Pete's enchanting adventure in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean.My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.

    £5.97

  • Pete the Cat and the Missing Shoes

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Missing Shoes

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Pete the Cats Cool New Ride

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cats Cool New Ride

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £13.49

  • Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFans of the groovy blue cat will enjoy the familiar melodic words and repetition. A solid addition. — School Library Journal

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Pete the Cat Five Little Ducks

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Five Little Ducks

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Pete the Cats Groovy Imagination

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cats Groovy Imagination

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Pete the Cat The Wheels on the Bus Sound Book

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat The Wheels on the Bus Sound Book

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA fun 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 one easy button for turning on and off the music.Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus is by New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Preschoolers will enjoy singing along with Pete!

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Pete the Cat Plays HideandSeek

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Plays HideandSeek

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Pete the Kitty and the Mermaids Sandcastle

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Kitty and the Mermaids Sandcastle

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA magical mermaid adventure fromNew York Timesbestselling 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 barnacles, three strands of seaweed, and more gifts from the sea be enough to make their sandcastle the best it can be?Young mermaid fans and beachgoers will love building and counting with Pete and Jessie in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean.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.

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Pete the Cat and the Mysterious Smell

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Mysterious Smell

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPete the Cat fans will giggle along as Pete and his friends track down the source of a peculiar smell in this cool new book by New York Timesbestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over 30 rockin? stickers!Pete and his friends are so excited because it?s pizza day at school!But before they can enjoy their delicious meal, they notice a peculiar smell. Pete and his friends decide to investigate. They suspect it could be rotten radishes, stinky socks, or trash from the dumpsters.But after checking the salad bar, gym, and playground they still can?t find the source of the smell. Will Pete and his friends ever track down the stink?

    1 in stock

    £5.62

  • Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom 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 crack another case: a cat burglary hits too close to home when someone steals Pete?s parents? secret recipe for rainbow sprinkle cookies!Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Pete the Cat and the Family Tree I Can Read Phonics

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Family Tree I Can Read Phonics

    2 in stock

    2 in stock

    £6.23

  • Pete the Cat Cool and Cozy Coloring

    Harper Collins Pete the Cat Cool and Cozy Coloring

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes

    HarperCollins Publishers Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes

    Book SynopsisPete the Cat is back and this time he's at school! But wherever Pete is, he's always singing his song because it's all good.Pete the Cat is rocking along, singing his song and this time he's at school!No matter where he goes, and even when he's in brand new places in a brand new school, Pete the Cat just keeps on singing. And what happens when he has to do it all again tomorrow? It's all goodPete the Cat is a NYT bestselling character guaranteed to keep you feeling good, and with a free song, you can sing along too!

    £7.59

  • Pete the Cat Super Pete

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Super Pete

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom 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!

    15 in stock

    £5.62

  • Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes

    HarperCollins Publishers Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes

    Book SynopsisPete the Cat is off for a walk in his brand new white shoes, and he feels like singing. I love my white shoes' But can he keep the music flowing if his shoes aren''t so white any more?Pete the Cat is feeling good in his brand new white shoes, just walking along, singing his song. I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes' Groovy! But when Pete steps in some strawberries, some blueberries, and some mud, his shoes aren''t so white any more!But even without his white shoes, Pete the Cat is all goodPete the Cat is a NYT bestselling character guaranteed to keep you feeling good, and with a free song, you can sing along too!

    £7.59

  • Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

    HarperCollins Publishers Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

    Book SynopsisIt's Christmas and time to deliver the presents but Santa isn't feeling well! Who can save not just the day, but Christmas? It's all good hilarious and loveable Pete the Cat is here!Pete the Cat is back, and this time it's Santa who needs his help!When Santa isn't feeling good, someone needs to deliver the presents! Pete the Cat can help, because even when you're small, when it comes to Christmas, you give it your allJoin US bestseller Pete the Cat in this rockin' twist on The NIght Before Christmas.

    £7.59

  • Pete the Cat and his Magic Sunglasses

    HarperCollins Publishers Pete the Cat and his Magic Sunglasses

    Book SynopsisPete the cat wakes up feeling grumpy, nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some rockin magic sunglasses from Grumpy Toad, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along. Groove and move with Pete as he helps Squirrel, Turtle, and Alligator discover that the sun is shining and everything's alright!

    £7.59

  • Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £11.69

  • Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisPete the Cat meets a super-cool caterpillar in the first Pete the Cat Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean.Pete thinks he found a new best friend.

    4 in stock

    £5.62

  • Pete the Cat and the New Guy

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the New Guy

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Potty Time with Pete the Kitty

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Potty Time with Pete the Kitty

    Book SynopsisPotty 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’ celebration!

    £6.99

  • Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes

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    £17.09

  • Pete the Cat Pete at the Beach My First I Can

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Pete at the Beach My First I Can

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    £7.16

  • Pete the Cat ValentineS Day is Cool

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat ValentineS Day is Cool

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    £12.41

  • Pete the Cat The Wheels on the Bus

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat The Wheels on the Bus

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    £10.99

  • Pete the Cat ScubaCat

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat ScubaCat

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat’s world to life under the sea in this new I Can Read book.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 to find the little guy. In this aquatic adventure, Pete makes a new friend and gets a big surprise!Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. New readers will love the easy-to-read format and groovy illustrations in Pete the Cat’s first I Can Read underwater journey!

    20 in stock

    £15.29

  • Pete the Cat The Wheels on the Bus Board Book

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat The Wheels on the Bus Board Book

    Book SynopsisPete the Cat leads kids back to school with this fun version of the classic song.Pete the Cat can''t wait to take the school bus all the way to school! Everyone''s favorite cat is groovier than ever in this way-cool adaptation of the classic kids'' song The Wheels on the Bus.The kitties on the bus say, Come on, Pete! Come on, Pete! The kitties on the bus say, Conme on, Pete! Hop on board!New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean adds a groovy vibe to his cool adaptation of The Wheels on the Bus with Pete the Cat. Hop on board with Pete and his friends as they sing the classic school bus tune. Fans of Pete the Cat will love singing along with Pete in this groovy rendition of this favorite children''s song.Now in sturdy board book format, perfect for little hands!

    £10.35

  • Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie

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    £12.99

  • Pete the Cat Go Pete Go

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Go Pete Go

    Book SynopsisNew 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! Ding, ding.

    £7.28

  • HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Kittys First Day of Preschool Pete the

    Book SynopsisPete the Kitty is almost ready for his first day of preschool! Preschoolers and little ones getting ready to go to preschool for the first time will enjoy cheering Pete the Kitty's fun entry to preschool.It's a big day for Pete the Kitty: his first day of preschool!

    £10.37

  • Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

    Book SynopsisPete the Cat meets a super-cool caterpillar in the first Pete the Cat Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean.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!Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar is a Level I Can Read book, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean, and is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

    £15.29

  • Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

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    £7.18

  • Pete the Cat Saves Up

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Saves Up

    Book SynopsisPete 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 bank. He takes on odd jobs, from shoveling snow to selling lemonade and more, and saves every penny. How long will it take for him to earn  enough money to buy the toy? Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat Saves Up is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

    £15.29

  • HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    £16.02

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  • Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £17.09

  • Pete the Cat Five Little Pumpkins

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat Five Little Pumpkins

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAuthor and artist James Dean brings us a groovy rendition of the classic favorite children’s song “Five Little Pumpkins,” sung by cool cat Pete and perfect for Halloween. A New York Times bestselling favorite!Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins is in a sturdy paper-over-board format and filled with vibrant, engaging illustrations for even the youngest of Pete fans.Young Halloween fans will enjoy chanting along with Pete:Five little pumpkinsSitting on a gate. The first one said, Oh my, it’s getting late.

    15 in stock

    £12.02

  • Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

    20 in stock

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    20 in stock

    £17.09

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