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Pete the Cat Saves Christmas: Includes Sticker Sheet! A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids Hardcover – Picture Book, September 25, 2012
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A New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat holiday picture book!
Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat! In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do.
This edition of Pete the Cat Saves Christmas features a gorgeous and ornate foil jacket.
The fun never stops—this book includes a sheet of full-color stickers and a link to a free downloadable song!
Don’t miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas.
Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party.
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measureAD510L
- Dimensions9 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateSeptember 25, 2012
- ISBN-100062110624
- ISBN-13978-0062110626
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From the Back Cover
'Twas the day before Christmas and Santa was ill.
In the cold winter wind he had caught a bad chill.
Will Christmas be canceled? Will it come to that?
"Never!" cried Santa.
"Let's call Pete the Cat!"
In this rockin' new spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do.
About the Author
Eric Litwinis a guitar-strumming, song-singing, banjo-picking, tale-telling, song-writing, national-award-winning, music-producing, fun, folksy type of guy. He loves to blend song and story together and is inspired by the depth and simplicity of folk songs and folktales. Eric is a popular performer, delighting thousands of children and families every year. He has recorded two award-winning children's music CDs.
Kimberly Dean is an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governor’s press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children’s book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.
James Dean is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. He published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles, all inspired by James’s real-life rescue pet.
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- Publisher : HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (September 25, 2012)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0062110624
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062110626
- Reading age : 3 - 6 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : AD510L
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 9 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #91,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #637 in Children's Cat Books (Books)
- #726 in Children's Interactive Adventures
- #1,022 in Children's School Issues
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Eric Litwin is a song singing, guitar strumming, # 1 New York Times Best Selling, author who brings reading and music together. He is the author of the original four Pete the Cat books as well as the author of The Nuts and Groovy Joe. Eric's books have sold over 13 million copies, been translated into 17 languages, and won 26 literacy awards including a Theodor Geisel Seuss Honor Award. Visit Eric at www.ericlitwin.com
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Customers love this Pete the Cat book, particularly its fun Christmas story and vivid colors. The book is well-suited for children, with its easy-to-read words and repetition that keeps younger children engaged, while also serving as a wonderful holiday gift basket addition. Customers appreciate the book's message about giving and its charming music, with one customer noting how children can sing along with the words.
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Customers love this Pete the Cat book, describing it as an awesome addition to their collection.
"Super cute, as usual with Pete the Cat...." Read more
"Terrific book, but you should get this on CD so you can hear the song that goes with it! Each class I've taught has loved this book...." Read more
"...songs, they say the repetitive sentences with the teacher and, LOVE Pete the Cat!..." Read more
"...So there's that, aside from that, it's a sweet book. The basic plot is what you would expect from a "xxx saves Christmas" story...." Read more
Customers enjoy the story of this Christmas book, describing it as fun and a Christmas classic, with one customer noting its great rhyming style and another mentioning that transitional kindergarten students loved it.
"...that they will give children an enthusiastic, wonderful experience in a story about a character who has lots of different adventures...." Read more
"...kind of cheesy (as Christmas songs should be), song and as always a sweet story that shows what a great attitude Pete has about... everything...." Read more
"...As usual they are absolutely lush, fun, imaginative and evocative...." Read more
"And yet another great Pete the cat story!..." Read more
Customers find this book engaging for children, particularly preschoolers, with its repetition that helps younger kids follow along.
"We read this book in my second grade classroom. The kids loved it, Pete the Cat is one of their favorites...." Read more
"...A slightly arduous read, but it makes the 10 month old happy, though it did give me the yawns" Read more
"...I plan on purchasing more of this series as the children can identify with Pete and perhaps can soon pick it up and read it on their own...." Read more
"...type of Pete the Cat book, the entire book is a song, so kids can listen to the song, turn the pages and the whole book is read to them in a fun,..." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's illustrations, which feature vivid colors and fun artwork, with one customer noting the attention to detail.
"Super cute, as usual with Pete the Cat...." Read more
"...Christmas story and as always the writing, the song and artwork are a wonderful combination." Read more
"...With no sing-along part, the books are still beautiful, but not the amazing experience they can be...." Read more
"We enjoyed reading this fun and funny story. The art work is fun to look at, there are cute details." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read with simple words and rhyming text that students enjoy. One customer notes that the writing style has a great rhythm, while another mentions that children learn the lyrics to the songs quickly.
"Super cute, as usual with Pete the Cat. Good rhymes, good pacing (even for my ADHD fidgeting-all-the-time kiddo), and a somewhat unexpected bit of..." Read more
"...The writing is still great and you can tell it comes from someone who knows how to tell a story in front of an audience...." Read more
"My youngest who is 6 loves this book. It is easy to understand the words and follow the story line." Read more
"Pleasant rhymes and easy to read. Okay if your child is a Pete the Cat fan. Story doesn't really go anywhere...." Read more
Customers find this Christmas book to be a wonderful gift addition, particularly for children, with one customer noting the cute minibus sleigh delivering for Santa theme.
"...The central aspect of this story is that Christmas is for giving, and that you give your all no matter how small you are...." Read more
"I loved this book for a gift. I gave each of my kids teacher this book and modified the page that was the nice list...." Read more
"...This was a perfect buy for the holiday season and it will be read again next year. In the meantime they can enjoy other adventures of Pete the Cat!" Read more
"...It has elements of “the night before Christmas” and I like the message that it has. Would recommend!" Read more
Customers appreciate the book's message about giving your all and doing nice things for others.
"...This likable character, Pete, meets challenges and questions in life and in his own way takes on those challenges and find answers to those..." Read more
"...my students loved it and we were able to use companion activities to expand their reading comprehension." Read more
"Simple and cute quick books that help teach lessons and keeps tiny people’s attention! My kids love Pete the Cat!" Read more
"...It has a charming, feel-good message and I find myself still ending the book with "it's all Gooooooooood". :-)" Read more
Customers enjoy the music quality of the book, describing it as charming and adorable, with one customer noting its catchy rhythms and colors.
"...As usual they are absolutely lush, fun, imaginative and evocative...." Read more
"...It has a charming, feel-good message and I find myself still ending the book with "it's all Gooooooooood". :-)" Read more
"i bought this book for a friend's son for christmas because it sounded cute. it couldnt have been a bigger hit!..." Read more
"...The story for this book was great but the song was a little boring compared to the other books...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025Super cute, as usual with Pete the Cat. Good rhymes, good pacing (even for my ADHD fidgeting-all-the-time kiddo), and a somewhat unexpected bit of fun to the happy ending.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024Terrific book, but you should get this on CD so you can hear the song that goes with it! Each class I've taught has loved this book. You should also check out Rockin' in my School Shoes. We do a unit on James Dean's books. Love Pete the Cat!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2013The teacher I bought this for had every one of Pete's adventures but this one. Well, I did not know a happier lady than the teacher that I gave this to. Thank you so much. The children were 5years old and in what we in Australia call, Prep.
Their most favourite time was reading books and, they HAD to read about Pete in every session. They sing the songs, they say the repetitive sentences with the teacher and, LOVE Pete the Cat!
This is for anyone who loves books and loves that they will give children an enthusiastic, wonderful experience in a story about a character who has lots of different adventures. PLEASE, when you buy this book, buy ALL the adventures of Pete the Cat. I promise you, if you read this with expression and a joy of how the text is presented, you will never read another book to young children a different way again.
My friend even took on an accent (American) when she read and made it jazzy in delivery. The children learned how to read with loads of expression because of this lady, she passed on a joy of what books can give them. The repetitiveness of the text taught 5yearolds words they could take into Year One before their time was due.
I can only say wonderful things about this book, it is not just a story........
- Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024We read this book in my second grade classroom. The kids loved it, Pete the Cat is one of their favorites. The hard cover made it easy to hold when reading at the carpet.
5.0 out of 5 starsWe read this book in my second grade classroom. The kids loved it, Pete the Cat is one of their favorites. The hard cover made it easy to hold when reading at the carpet.Elementary Classroom
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2012I love all the Pete the Cat books and this one is no different. The writing style always has a great rhythm, the songs are fun and catchy and the artwork is beautiful and fun. I think some of the reviewers are reacting to the fact that this book has a slightly different (although still wonderful) style than the other 3 Pete the Cat books. It is doing a parody on the traditional Christmas story, Pete the Cat style, so it is taking the Pete the Cat magic and putting it into the traditional Christmas story format, with a twist. The writing is still great and you can tell it comes from someone who knows how to tell a story in front of an audience. There is a great, kind of cheesy (as Christmas songs should be), song and as always a sweet story that shows what a great attitude Pete has about... everything. I think this a great twist on the typical Christmas story and as always the writing, the song and artwork are a wonderful combination.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024As a retired elementary teacher, mom, g-ma, aunt, and great aunt I say, “PLEASE introduce your young ones to Pete the Cat books”. This likable character, Pete, meets challenges and questions in life and in his own way takes on those challenges and find answers to those questions.
This world could possibly be a better place if everyone read and knew the wisdom of Pete the Cat.☺️
Seriously, I am a Pete the Cat fan. I paired this book with a stuffed Pete the Cat toy for a young one and both the book and stuffed toy were a hit this past Christmas.
5.0 out of 5 starsAs a retired elementary teacher, mom, g-ma, aunt, and great aunt I say, “PLEASE introduce your young ones to Pete the Cat books”. This likable character, Pete, meets challenges and questions in life and in his own way takes on those challenges and find answers to those questions.Pete the Cat - Great Gift Idea
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
This world could possibly be a better place if everyone read and knew the wisdom of Pete the Cat.☺️
Seriously, I am a Pete the Cat fan. I paired this book with a stuffed Pete the Cat toy for a young one and both the book and stuffed toy were a hit this past Christmas.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2012I'm of two minds about this book. Mind one says "hurray! Another Pete book! My children will be so happy!"
Mind two says, "Christmas themed? Hmm. I dunno. This is starting to be a bit over-marketed."
So, I ordered the book with a bit of trepidation. The trepidation was all mine. My children did not care at all what the book was about other than it was another Eric Litwin book with James Dean's beautiful illustrations of Pete.
It came today. My children (both age 4) already love it. My daughter has declared it her favorite of the Pete books thus far (we'll see if she still feels that way in the years to come). My son is in love with all the new illustrations.
I'm a bit disappointed that a new video has not yet been released by Harper Collins to accompany the book as that has been a major part of their love for previous Pete books. Perhaps there will be one closer to the actual Christmas season. This is important as all Pete books have had songs that you sing parts of the books to. Without the video, it's hard to know how to sing the song. These sung words are really an integral part of children's love for the books. With no sing-along part, the books are still beautiful, but not the amazing experience they can be.
So there's that, aside from that, it's a sweet book. The basic plot is what you would expect from a "xxx saves Christmas" story. Pete replaces a sick Santa on Christmas Eve and gets the job done. The central aspect of this story is that Christmas is for giving, and that you give your all no matter how small you are.
All Pete books have a moral, this one feels a bit unfinished and hurried to me (my children do not agree).
What does not feel the least bit unfinished or hurried are James Dean's beautiful Pete illustrations. As usual they are absolutely lush, fun, imaginative and evocative.
Generally Litwin's amazing ability to inspire and create music that touches children combined with James Dean's painting prowess combine to create a full experience unlike other books for young children. If Harper Collins gets behind this book and Litwin creates a video with song to go with it, it will be as big a hit as the previous three Pete books.
Until they do that, I would hold off on getting Pete the Cat Saves Christmas unless you have diehard Pete lovers in your home as we do. If you're really looking to further explore the vein I would instead recommend The Big Silly With Mr.Eric, one of Litwin's music releases.
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- SakinahGReviewed in Canada on January 2, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely awesome!
Such an awesome Christmas one for Pete the cat fans! And bonus if you go to the site to see the little video they have animating parts of the book! A HUGE holiday season reading treat!
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stefania cameraReviewed in Italy on December 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Christmas
Con simpatia e semplicità questa storia affronta il Natale offrendo buoni spunti per lezioni d' inglese.
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Dacil Moguer de la HazaReviewed in Spain on February 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Super recomendable para niños
No sólo en Navidad mis hijos me piden leer el libro una y otra vez, de hecho se ha convertido en la mascota imaginaria de casa. Les decimos a nuestros niños "pete the cat" ha podido venir esta noche a esconder tus cosas
- Fernanda RiggonReviewed in Brazil on December 9, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
It’s a lovely book and the kids were really excited throughout the story. I recommend.
- elenReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars it lived up to the other pete the cat books.
i am an early years teacher and love telling stories. i have all the other pete the cat stories and love them all - with their catchy song downloads. the children ask for them time after time. pete the cat saves christmas was just as good as the others. the children and i loved it and listened to it over and over.