Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day

by Kimberly Dean, James Dean

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a brand new I Can Read book in which Pete and his friends compete in Field Day!

Ready, set, groove! It’s field day and Pete is excited for a day filled with fun activities, like the water-balloon toss, three-legged race, an obstacle course, and tug-of-war! Join Pete the Cat and his friends Callie, Grumpy Toad, and Gus as they compete for a medal on field day!

Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day is a Guided Reading Level J and a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Sports, Cats, School

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 14, 2021

Reviews

[Linda (bythebellbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this groovy adventure, Pete and his pals gear up for the ultimate showdown: Town’s annual field day! From the starting line to the finish line, the action never stops as Pete and his diverse group of friends tackle a range of wacky challenges.

But it's not just about winning for Pete and his crew. Along the way, they learn important lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship, and celebrating each other's unique abilities. Whether they're racing, doing obstacle course, or cheering each other on, these cool teams show us that the true victory lies in friendship and having a blast together.

The illustrations in "Rocking Field Day" are as lively as the characters themselves, bursting with color and personality on every page. You'll feel like you're right there on the field, cheering alongside Pete and his crew as they give it their all.

So, if you're ready for a rollicking good time and some valuable life lessons thrown in for good measure, grab your sneakers and join Pete the Cat for an unforgettable Field Day adventure. Who knows? You might just discover your own inner champion along the way!

[Becky B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pete and his friends are entering the field day competition. Pete really wants to win, but do they have what it takes to pull off the victory?

A fun little field day adventure with Pete and friends. I like that Pete and his friends don't win everything, and that the ending wasn't entirely predictable. Pete is a pretty good sport, and some of the failures are a little funny. Hand this to Pete fans, or read it to get kids hyped for a field day.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story when Pete decides he wants to win first place this year at field day events. He keeps trying everything to make his team push harder and go faster. He never gets completely discouraged but a reader can sense he is quite frustrated with the situation. He continues to work hard throughout the story. Kids will love this story especially if they are already Pete fans. Highly recommended for Grades K-2.

[Jaime · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this to Julianna and she laughing because she gives it a 1.. only because Pete's team did not win although they were tied... she is competitive already lol. She likes to win when she plays a game with me. I give it a 4. Cute story of pete the cat and characters & I liked story line about field day as Julianna has not done field day yet.

[Trinity · Rating 4 out of 5]

My little brothers loved this series when they were little and learning to read so naturally I had to give it a try! It was so cute and simple for an early independent reader, I might have to buy the whole series for my future classroom. I think Tom’s goofiness throughout this book is what engages the young readers and makes the book such a fun read.

[Dina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good addition to the Pete the Cat series... Most students can relate to field day, like the characters in the series, and at least Pete has to share in the winning (realistic, we can't all win everything)! Two thumbs up!

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's field day and Pete really wants to win first place. Will he and his teammates be able to do it?

This is a good book to introduce little ones to field day and the concept of relay races and how you win some races and lose some races.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gentle, easy reader tells the story of Pete's field day with his friends, and the concept of relay races and good sportsmanship. It's a simple story, but more engaging than many on the beginning readers' shelf for this age group.

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Heidi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sure my students would read this, but it is monotonous and not much fun for a PTC book.

[Bala · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LIKE WHEN PETE WINS THE MEDAL.

-Review by Adhvika

[Kim Hampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Pete the Cat.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pete and his friends compete in athletic events. Works and an early reader.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

A busy field day with lots of fun activities and Pete wants to win! A simple but light book.

[kranch · Rating 4 out of 5]

always be groovy, pete the cat

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was rough at the start because he kept losing the field day games. But at the end he was winning the field day games. And it was a tie and they both got medals.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is Field Day and Pete the Cat is excited. He wants to win first place with his team. They have to complete several competitions to try to win a medal. What an exciting day they have!

[zhanghao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Competition second, friendship first

[London Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a ride or die for Pete the cat, and the lower level books are great for reading with kindergarteners!

[Yorick Villalpando · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book by Kimberly Dean encompasses two genres including fiction and children's picture book. The main plot of the book includes Pete the Cat competing in "field day." He is trying to get first place because he wasn't able to do so the field day prior. In order to possibly get 1st place he has to work as one with his teammates, especially in the 3-legged walk. He also has to learn how to give it his all and not give up even when he might be losing. The main character in this story is Pete, we are given his narrative of the story. Throughout the book he starts out very excited about the field day but after the first 2 challenges he seems to be losing hope. This story is written in the 3rd person perspective. The field day is set in a grassy field and it adds a sense of joy and playfulness throughout the book. What I like about the book is that in the end Pete's team doesn't lose but they win in a tie along with the other team. This taught Pete a lesson about sharing because he had to share his victory with the other team. This book made me feel very competitive and joyous especially when they won the tug of war challenge. I recommend this book to young kids in elementary school because it teaches a good lesson. Overall I rate this book a six out of 10 because I feel that I would have enjoyed it more if I was younger.