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Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read)

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Format: Paperback, Illustrated


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Pete the Cat helps kids learn to read with phonics! Who knew reading could be so groovy?This set of 12 simple and fun Pete the Cat storybooks is an excellent choice to share with your beginning reader. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children ages 3 to 6. Enter into the world of reading with My First I Can Read! Reviewed by a phonics expert, these 12 short full-color books feature repeated examples of short and long vowel sounds and common sight words. Each of the simple stories in this box set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while rocking out with Pete the Cat.Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and “decode” unfamiliar ones. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (January 3, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062404520


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 27


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 years, from customers


Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.9 x 5.5 x 6 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Children's Cat Books (Books) #6 in Children's Beginner Readers #14 in Children's Classics


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  • Wholesome, fun, and perfect for little readers—Pete the Cat wins again!
Pete the Cat has become a huge part of our family routine, and this 12-Book Phonics Fun! set has been an absolute treasure for my 2 1/2-year-old daughter. She loves Pete the Cat so much that we’ve started watching the cartoon together on Amazon Prime, and she even gets a Pete the Cat sticker every morning before school. It’s become such an important routine for her that skipping it would lead to a meltdown! These books are the perfect size for little hands, and they’re so easy to read. The stories are simple but engaging, with a phonics-based structure that makes them great for helping young children learn to read. Even at her age, my daughter knows the stories so well that she can tell me what’s happening on each page. She doesn’t always get the words exactly right, but her enthusiasm and understanding are incredible to watch. What I really love about Pete the Cat is how wholesome and positive the character is. His stories teach important lessons about sharing, kindness, and being a good friend—all in a way that’s fun and easy for kids to understand. Pairing these books with the cartoon really brings the stories to life and helps kids connect with Pete’s cool-cat personality. For me, these books also hold a special place in my heart. My mom, who was a kindergarten and pre-K teacher before she retired, instilled a love of reading in me and always emphasized how important it is for children’s development. She passed away earlier this year, and when I saw these books on Amazon, my daughter immediately called them “Mimi books” (what she called my mom). I had to buy them. Seeing how much joy they bring to my daughter reminds me of my mom’s love for teaching and reading. This set is a fantastic value—12 books for such a great price! The stories are short, so we can read several at a time without feeling overwhelmed. My daughter loves bringing them to me, then to her mom, and sometimes even to her Pop to read. With so many books to choose from, it keeps things fresh and fun. If you’re looking for an engaging, educational, and heartwarming book series for your little one, you can’t go wrong with Pete the Cat. These books are simple enough for early readers but still fun for parents to read aloud. Highly recommend them for any child or as a gift for a young reader in your life! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024 by Brad Leese

  • ELLs
I found these books helpful for kindergarten and first graders, as well as the ELLs. Good introduction to Pete the Cat series, and pairs well with the animated videos found on YouTube.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • "Pete's Phonics Fiesta: Where Vowels Get Groovy and Kids Get Smart!"
Hold onto your funky shoes, folks, because I've got a tale to tell about "Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!" – the literary journey that'll have you dancing through the alphabet like it's a disco party for your brain! Now, when I first cracked open this colorful collection, I felt like I'd stumbled into a secret club where vowels are the VIPs and Pete the Cat is the groovy host. These mini-books are like tickets to a phonics carnival, and let me tell you, the rides are wild! With short and long vowel sounds to conquer, Pete becomes the master of ceremonies, guiding kids through the delightful dance of language. It's like a linguistics fiesta, and Pete's the salsa instructor, showing youngsters how to move and groove with words. The best part? Learning has never been this much fun! Pete's antics and catchy rhymes turn phonics into a party. Kids won't even realize they're mastering essential reading skills; they'll be too busy tapping their toes and laughing with Pete. And let's not forget the illustrations – they're so vibrant and engaging that even adults can't help but get drawn into the world of Pete the Cat. It's like a visual feast for the eyes, and the kids will devour it with glee. In conclusion, "Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!" is not just a collection of mini-books; it's a passport to the land of literacy where learning is a celebration. Pete the Cat is the ultimate tour guide through the realms of vowels, and he makes it a journey kids will want to take again and again. So, parents, educators, and curious kids of all ages, grab your dancing shoes and join Pete on this phonics adventure – it's a literary boogie you won't want to miss! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023 by Morgan

  • Great for beginning readers!
I bought his set for my 6 year old in kindergarten to supplement the leveled readers he is being sent home with daily for practice. He loves Pete the Cat and I felt he was getting the same books a lot, and that this would help with variety. I was hesitant to order at fist because there was no level or words per page or photos to help me figure out if these were appropriate, but I took a chance and glad I did! He is a solid level C reader according to his teacher, and this set of phonics books focusing on vowels is perfect. Plenty of site words and repeated phrases, with some longer, trickier words mixed in. With a read through first, and a little help when he needs it, he has no problem tackling these words. You may recoconize these modified versions of existing Pete the Cat stories, shortened, and reformatted using a simple bold font on the left page and illustrations on the right (except for last page). The colorful, familiar pictures offer clues to help with the unique words that are not sight words, which is a strategy they are using in school. For example- when the last page in the "Bad Banana" book introduces the word orange, there is a picture of pete with an orange to help them figure it out using their "eagle eye." Each book focuses on a specific long or short vowel sound, and has an intro page with a list of words to read through that have the sound, plus other words they will see, which is really helpful. Overall this is a really well thought out set, nicely contained in a neat little handled box. Spot on for beginning readers at or around this level. There are roughly 25 word per book on average. When we are through I will probably donate this to his kindergarten class, although not until next school year since I think we will comfortably use this set through spring and summer and into fall before being totally past them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017 by LKP

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