Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk

By: James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Published by HarperCollins, 2026-02-10

Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds are coming from? Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk! 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. For more groovy fairytale twists with Pete the Kitty check out Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears!