If you want to be cool, just be YOU! That's the message of this funny, relatable Pete the Cat school story—and kids will laugh and agree.

Pete the Cat can't decide what to wear to school in Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School. With so many groovy options to choose from, Pete just keeps adding on.

All of Pete's friends have a suggestion for what he should wear to school. But by the time he's added cowboy boots, shorts with fish, his red shirt AND his yellow shirt—and even more—he's too hot.

It's time to make his own clothing decisions and head back to school! You and your kids will giggle at Pete and his clothing choices, resolved with a positive empowering message.

Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School is a My First I Can Read book. Each 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.

This charming story helps kids see that being yourself is the coolest thing of all.

Beginning Reader Friendly: With simple language, word repetition, and familiar sight words, this My First I Can Read book is perfect for kids just starting their reading journey.
Social Emotional Learning: A gentle story that opens up conversations about individuality, listening to your own voice, and the courage to be different.
Funny and Relatable Story: Kids will laugh out loud as Pete piles on cowboy boots, shorts with fish, and two shirts at once to please his friends.
A Positive Message: Pete discovers that trying to be everyone else is too hot and too silly—and that being himself is the only way to be truly cool.