EARLY/BEGINNING READER

Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk

HarperCollins. Feb. 2026. 32p. pap. $5.99. ISBN 9780063350519. PreS-Gr 3
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PreS-Gr 3–In the latest early reader from the Deans, Pete the Kitty needs to get a birthday present for a friend. Pete the Kitty needs to get a birthday present for his friend Callie. He procures some magic beans and the duo plant them in this charming retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk. When they climb the enormous beanstalk, they meet a child of the giant who just wants to play the drums. Pete invites her to join his band playing at the birthday party later. They decide that new friends are the coolest gift of all! This is an absolutely adorable retelling of this classic story. It is perfect for any emerging reader or for a parent looking for a shorter story to share with their child. The illustrations, rife with vibrant colors and big-eyed feline pals, are the perfect level of cuteness that familiar readers expect from every Pete book.
VERDICT This endearing spin on a classic fairy tale is an absolute must-buy for every Pete the Cat lover.

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