Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a hilarious ride with Pete the Cat

Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat another banana again. But Pete really likes bananas Will a rotten bite ruin Pete's love for this tasty fruit?

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

What happens when one yucky banana makes Pete afraid to try his favorite food?

• Picky Eaters: Pete says "yuck " to a mushy banana and suddenly won't even touch his mom's famous banana bread.
• Overcoming Fears: Follow along as Pete learns that one bad experience doesn't have to ruin something forever.
• Funny Kids Books: Laugh as Pete tries a sour lemon and a salty pickle to replace his favorite sweet treat.
• Learning to Read: With simple sentences and repeating words, this My First I Can Read book is designed to build confidence in new readers.