Pete the Kitty's Outdoor Art Project

Join Pete the Kitty as he gets creative in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.

Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn’t sure what to create. Then inspiration strikes and Pete realizes that nature art is cooler than he ever imagined!

Beginner readers will love creating nature art with Pete!

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.

What makes this the perfect book for your budding artist and reader?
My First I Can Read: Carefully crafted with simple language, word repetition, and familiar sight words to build confidence in new readers.Nature Art & Creativity: Join Pete as he gathers leaves, sticks, and flowers to create a beautiful butterfly, inspiring kids to find art all around them.Relatable Feelings: Pete isn’t sure about this new project at first, showing little ones that it’s okay to feel uncertain when starting something new.Lovable Characters: With his groovy friends Callie and Abbey, Pete the Kitty shows how fun and supportive being creative together can be.