Looking for a new book to use in the classroom or even at home with your own kids? I have a great recommendation for you... Pete the Cat written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. Pete the Cat is a fantastic children's book that works for both adults and kids alike. My students love the repetitive text and the catchy tune of the song. I guarantee that you will find yourself singing and grooving to it when you least expect it. It’s a great text for beginning readers; however, I have noticed that readers of all levels love it.
The message is a positive take on those unexpected speed bumps we all encounter. In a very simple fashion, Pete teaches us that even though we all “step in it” from time to time, the goal is to “keep walking along, singing our song.” One of my students proudly proclaimed, “Don’t let the bad things get you down”. Well said Morgan!
Check out the following videos. Yes, they are all of the same book, but each is worth viewing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUubMSfIs-U (author and illustrator performing the book)
www.harpercollins.com/petethecat (story and song download)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNAeRy6jS7c (preschooler reading the book with a toddler listening in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRALCpZP9ro&feature=related (another precious video of a little girl reading the book)
Purchase it now at Amazon.
Who can pass this adorable cat up?
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