Pete the Kitty: Wash Your Hands

by Kimberly Dean, James Dean

Join Pete the Kitty as he learns to wash his hands in this new I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Splish, scrub, splash, rub! Keeping clean is groovy and fun! Pete must wash his hands many times a day. He must wash them after he sneezes, coughs, plays with his friends, eats his food, and throws away his trash. Beginning readers will love learning how to wash their hands with Pete! 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.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Health, Cats, Juvenile

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 4, 2022

Reviews

[Lorellie]

Kinda low on plot compared to other Pete titles, but there are lots of good sight words.

[Heather]

After reading Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, I picked up a pack of Pete the Cat readers at Costco for Lily. They are all cute, but none of them are quite as good as the first one.

Bob shows Pete how to wash his hands thoroughly and explains when he should do it. I think this book has helped Lily understand why it's important to wash--she's been a little less resistant since we started reading it. We definitely don't wash our hands after *all* of the circumstances that Bob recommends, though. I don't think I know anyone who does. I figure if we're hitting after the bathroom and before eating, we're doing pretty well. "SPLISH! SCRUB! SPLASH! RUB!"

[Joan]

When Mom asks Pete the Kitty to wash his hands, he does. But his hands are not clean. Bob offers to help; he shows Pete what to do.

Splish! Scrub! Splash! Rub!

Will Pete the Kitty learn how to wash his hands?

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This My First I Can Read! book features basic language, word repetition, and illustrations that support the narrative, helping emergent readers read independently.

The familiar activity will keep young readers involved as they follow Pete’s hand-washing adventure. As the story unfolds, the young readers will recognize the different times hand-washing is important and will learn how to wash their own hands!

Highly recommended.

[Giselle Flores-Hernandez]

Really like the context of this book, I love that it's something very simple that toddlers can understand. Children learn the importance of how to wash your hands properly and when you should you wash your hands. It's children friendly and it give you a great opportunity to have a discussion with your students

[Reina]

My youngest wanted me to read this to him because he likes when I use different character voices, and we love Pete the Cat! It’s funny that he chose this book because he never wants to wash his hands, but as soon as I finished reading this to him, he went into the bathroom to wash his hands, and I’m almost certain that he’s in there saying, “SPLISH! SCRUB! SPLASH! RUB!” 😂🙌🏼🧼

[Jessica DeWitt]

A good, repetitive book to read to toddlers who are still getting a handle on the whole washing hands thing. I like that it gives concrete, real-world examples of when one washes ones hands. I'm not saying there's a direct correlation, but our three-year-olds newfound zeal for handwashing did overlap with this book coming home from the library.

[Amie]

Splish, scrub, splash, rub!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the audio copy.

This is a 5 minute audiobook that can be thrown on in the car for kids on a short drive. It reinforces hand washing with catchy and repetitive phrases.

Very cute!

[Pinky]

Learn what times it's important to wash your hands with Pete the Kitty.

[A.]

Instructive and onomatopoeic, should be fun to help get littles in the habit of early hand washing.

[olivia]

so cute T-T

[Holly Letson]

My cats usually "wash" their paws by licking them. But, I guess this works, too.

[Kim Hampton]

A great book to read to your kids if they don't want to wash their hands.

[Runell]

My 2 year old liked this one because he loves to wash his hands.

[Sarah F]

I liked this book because he's getting clean. And he gets muddy.

[Villain E]

An early reader with a message I can get behind.

[Jane Wilkes]

Pete the kitty is so good!
well done Deans!

[Becky]

Read this along with my granddaughter. She was belly laughing at one part of this book. Love Pete the Cat, and Pete the Kitty is cool, too.

[Colette]

Good instructions on hand washing.

[Bree Sotirovich]

good book on hygiene

[Le Maistre Chat]

Silly My First I Can Read entry about young Pete learning to wash his hands. Good lesson, but not very exciting.

[Hanna]

Perfect repeatable lesson to keep in your collection!
Rhyming is my favorite too.

[zhanghao]

Children should wash their hands frequently to prevent illness.

[Theresa]

Pete the Kitty: Wash Your Hands
Kimberly Dean , James Dean
When should you wash your hands.
This social emotional learning book shows how you take care of your self.

[Adrianne Rosal]

Why should we wash our hands? Read on to find out!!

[Sarah Thang]

3.5 ⭐

[Kathleen]

Pete washes his hands. But ae they clean? Goodness no they're still filled with mud. Bob is ready to help teach Pete to wash his hands. There's fun sounds that go along with each step such as splash, rub, and scrub. While you read children can practice along with Pete the Kitty.

Read more The Book Banana by Kathleen the Bookworm and on Kathleen the Bookworm's Instagram.

[Lynn Davidson]

Pete the Kitty learns how to properly wash his hands. This is a fun way for children to be encouraged to wash their hands.

[Anthony]

A tutorial on hand washing by Pete the Kitty.

[Ali]

A solid early reader. Good repetition!