Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin; Illustrated by James Dean: Book Review

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Publisher: HarperCollins | Published: March 1st, 2010

Hardbound | 40 pages | ISBN: 9780061906220

Genre: Children's Picture Book

This has got to be one of the most adorable children's books I have read!  The Jellybean is in love with this book - and he's only 3 months!  The brightly colored illustrations, the rhyming and silly phrases that Pete the Cat sings as he is enjoying life, loving his shoes - no matter the color they change, and simply being cool.  The message in this book reminds me of the popular Don't Sweat the Small Stuff books; however this one is a lot more colorful and groovy!  The premise is while Pete the Cat is walking down the road he steps into different things such as a pile of strawberries and a puddle of mud.  The red strawberries and brown mud turn his white shoes the color of the pile or puddle he steps in.  This book is fantastic to read to toddlers learning their colors, babies who love having someone read to them, children who need to know life is not all bad and adults who need the same message.

I was fortunate enough to meet Mr. Eric and James Dean at the 2010 SIBA Trade Show.  They reminded me of two big kids at heart with a love for people.  If you ever have an opportunity to meet them, jump at the chance!

With the hardbound version of I Love My White Shoes comes a free download available from HarperCollins Publishers.  Anyone from the youngest to the oldest would get a kick out of hearing the audio-version of the Pete the Cat books - all available with the download.

This is my first time participating in Kid Konnection although I often read Kathy from BermudaOnion's Kid Konnection post on Saturday's.  Kid Konnection is a weekly feature hosted by the wonderful Julie at Booking Mama.  To participate or read other amazing reviews for children and young adults check out Julie's Saturday Kid Konnection feature!

Have a most wonderful weekend!